STRESS MANAGEMENT

Preapered by:Yuliia SiakaliukMAUN-31

AGENDA

•What is stress?•What causes stress ?• Stress management

Inspirational quote

“That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change. But that they build nests in your hair,

this you can prevent.” Chinese Proverb

Setting the canvas…

―Stress is not what happens to us. It's ourresponse TO what happens.And RESPONSE is something we can choose

What is stress?

Stress is a person’s physical and emotional response to change.

WHAT CAUSES STRESS ?

• Everyday Problems (hassles) ex. losing something, having many things to do• Major Life Changes

ex. family school life• Physical Surroundings

ex. noise, crowded area, weather• Other Stressors

ex. conflicts, dates

Negative Self-Talk• The Worrier Voice - ―What if…..?Make a plan then get it out of your head.• The Critic Voice - ―How stupid…..Recognize what is really true.• The Victim Voice - ―I’ll never be able to…..There is always something to do to work toward agoal.• The Perfectionist - ―I should……Assess your unrealistic expectations of yourself

EUSTRESS vs. DISTRESS

Eustress (positive stress)

• Motivates, focuses energy• Is short-term• Is perceived as within our coping abilities • Feels exciting• Improves performance

DISTRESS• Causes anxiety or concern• Can be short- or long-term • Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities • Feels unpleasant• Decreases performance• Can lead to mental and physical problems

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Healthy living to conquer stress: take sufficient rest exercise/yoga talk to people/friend organise your life manage your anger be flexible