Rachel tends to be a perfectionist regarding her college work. She also has volunteered many times for campus projects. Toward the end of the semester, Rachel has several tests and term paper deadlines coming up, when club sponsors ask her to volunteer for several new projects. Rachel is feeling very stressed and guilty because she does not have time for these added projects. Which would be the

best course of action for Rachel?

a. She should set a rigid schedule and finish the term papers as quickly as possible so her stress levels will drop, and she will be able to volunteer.
b. She should do the volunteer projects in order not to feel guilty and destroy her relationships with these club sponsors, and then work on her term papers.
c. She should try to set reasonable, less perfectionistic goals, and learn to say "no" to added demands and responsibilities that would cause her stress at this time.
d. She should stop working on the term papers for a week and go home or on a short trip to get away and relax.

c