Stress Control Action Plan
A Daily Reflection Worksheet for Managing Stress and Taking Proactive Action
From Stress to Proactive Action
Identify Stressors
Assess Control
Take Proactive Action
What Is the Stress Control Action Plan?
Fatherhood brings meaningful moments alongside demanding responsibilities, uncertainty, and stress. When several concerns compete for your attention, it can be difficult to determine what to do, and easy to feel stucked.
The Stress Control Action Plan is a free one-page reflection worksheet that helps you organize what is weighing on you, recognize the resources available to you, and choose realistic actions for the day ahead.
Use This Worksheet When You...
- Feel mentally overloaded and stocked
- Have several problems competing for your attention
- Are unsure where to begin
- Need to find a way forward
Download the Stress Control Action Plan Worksheet
How to Use the Stress Control Action Plan
Set aside 10–15 minutes each day to complete the Stress Control Action Plan by following these steps:
- Start with the positive
List the people, activities, opportunities, or moments you look forward to today. - List your stressors
Identify up to five concerns or challenges currently weighing on you, including situations you expect to face today. - Assess your level of control
Use the Control Scale to rate how much control or influence you have over each stressor. - Plan your response
Identify a proactive step, constructive response, or helpful way to manage each stressor. - Recognize your strengths and available support
List the personal strengths, supportive people, faith practices, resources, or past successes that can help you. - Choose today’s actions
Select realistic actions for your checklist so you can face the day ahead with greater clarity and intention.