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VOCABULARY
Balance The ability to control or stabilize your equilibrium
while moving or staying still.
Discrimination: An act based on prejudice (Preconceived opinion
not based on reason or experience).
8TH GRADEMENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH:CREATE POSITIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Objectives
1.1, 1.2, & 1.3
POSITIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Brainstorm a list of health stress management techniques you are familiar with.
STEPS FOR SELF REFLECTION
How do I feel? How did I feel earlier in the day, yesterday and the week before? Why do I feel this way? Why did I act in a certain way? What prompted
me to act like that? What does this tell me about myself? What
can I learn from this situation? If I am in this situation again, what would I do
the same and what would I do differently?
TIME MANAGEMENT
Time management refers to a range of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals.
Or…. What will I do and how will I do it?
WHY LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT?
Poor time management = stress Common Road blocks:
The idea that time is adjustable rather than fixed Idea that time management techniques don’t
work Crisis management rather than time
management.
TIME SINKS
The things that take up more time than you anticipate and get you behind schedule.
What are some common ‘Time Sinks’ that you deal with?
TWO SIDES OF ANXIETY
Anxiety itself is neither helpful nor hurtful. It’s your response to anxiety that is helpful or hurtful.
TWO SIDES OF ANXIETY
In the right amounts, the hormones that drive anxiety can be powerful stimulants, arousing the senses to function to their sharpest.
HOW ANXIETY AFFECTS THE BODY AND BRAIN
Immune System Breathing Cognition Digestion Skin Metabolism Pain Heart Emotion
DEFINITION OF ANXIETY
An emotional state in which people feel uneasy, apprehensive, or fearful. People usually experience anxiety about events they cannot control or predict, or about events that seem threatening or dangerous. There is a feeling of vulnerability, and severe anxiety can persist and become disabling.
EFFECTIVE COPING
Change negative thought to positive: “I can’t handle this.” Becomes “I can do this.”
EFFECTIVE COPING
See the humor in a stressful situation. Fake it till you make it. Pretend to have more
confidence that you do. No one else will know the difference.
EFFECTIVE COPING
Take care of yourself: Eat nutrient-dense foods Exercise Avoid alcohol, tobacco, drugs Practice good hygiene Get adequate sleep.
EFFECTIVE COPING
Rely on your support system: Parents, family Friends Teachers Counselors Faith leader
EFFECTIVE COPING
Stick to your routine: Keep a planner and “to do” list. Take one step at a time. Check off tasks as completed.