Stress Management LIBBY HUNT

Objectives

Understand StressGood vs. Bad

Analyze your Stress

Methods

What is Stress?Emotional or physical tension How we react to a challenge or demand

Eustress Good stress Energizing Helps with focus

Distress Bad stress Drains energy Causes panic Learning difficult (stress

hormones)

Common Stress Sources

Major test/projectsHomeworkNot having enough timeNot enough sleepPeer relationships

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Signs of Stress

Physical Lots of possibilities Fast breaths/shallow breath Fast heart Restless Sleep issues Achy/ frequent trips to the nurse Chest pain Eating too much/little Dizziness

Mental Unusual emotional volatility Increased anxiety Short temper Frequent expression of

crying/worrying/complaining Lapse in judgement Inability to concentrate Over focus on performance Forgetful

How Stressed are You?

QUIZ TIME!!

Discussion!

How do I deal with it?

Strategies

Growth Mindset

Relaxation

Planning

Strategies

Talk it out Bottle it up Get as much sleep as possible Use time efficiently Advil and crying Eat healthy Don’t cram Ignore it Write out a schedule Music

Growth Mindset

Relaxation Methods

Mind-Body-SpiritDiet ExerciseSleep

Deep Breathing In the moment

Muscle Relaxation/ Meditation

Emotion Competencies

Self AwarenessSelf ManagementSocial AwarenessRelationship SkillsResponsible Decision Making

Planning/Awareness

Keep a schedule

How you think

Make an effort to be happy and relaxed

Coping Ideas

What Works for You? Why?