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STRESS MANAGEMENT
WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress: Reaction of the body and mind to everyday
challenges and demands. Stress can be positive or negative. Positive Stress
Motivates you Inspires you to work harder to achieve a goal
Negative Stress Interferes with your ability to perform.
WHAT CAUSES STRESS
Stressor: Anything that causes stress Examples:
Homework Family Problems Lack of Sleep New School/New Home Peer Pressure Sports or other school activities Teacher expectations Problems with friends
PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF STRESS
Headache Weakened Immune System High Blood Pressure Clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth Shortness of breath Fatigue Dry mouth Insomnia Muscle aches
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF STRESS
Difficulty concentrating School
Irritability Toward family Toward friends
Mood Swings Overeating or loss of appetite Depression Loneliness Worrying
MANAGING STRESS
SHORT-TERM WAYS TO HANDLE STRESS
Making excuses instead of admitting mistakes.
Shifting negative feelings about one person to another. Bring stress home.
Ignoring reality or pretending it doesn’t exist Putting the blame on someone else The use of drugs and alcohol. NOT THE ANSWER TO HANDLING STRESS
HOW TO HANDLE STRESS
Assert yourself Tell others how you feel without hurting or
disrespecting them Laughing
Make it a habit to laugh at least once a day Plan Ahead
Make times to do things you have to do that you do not like to do (homework)
OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT STRESS
Sleep (8 hours) Eats fruits and vegetables Set realistic long-term and short-term goals Play outside Believe every problem has a solution Exercise