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Dealing with Stress

Dealing with Stress. Chapter 4 http://helpguide.org . Identify the Source of Stress. Some stressors are easy to detect Be honest in identifying your stress Ex = You procrastinate with your work. Your work doesn’t stress you – the putting it off until the last minute does.

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Dealing with Stress

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  1. Dealing with Stress Chapter 4 http://helpguide.org

  2. Identify the Source of Stress • Some stressors are easy to detect • Be honest in identifying your stress • Ex = You procrastinate with your work. Your work doesn’t stress you – the putting it off until the last minute does

  3. Defense Mechanisms • How do you cope with stress? • Displacement = transferring feels about 1 thing / person to another person • Denial = Refusing to admit something unpleasant or painful

  4. 3. Projection = Putting the blame on another person 4. Rationalization = making excuses for your behavior / actions 5. Withdrawal = drawing away from people to avoid pain

  5. 6. Regression = using inappropriate, childish ways of dealing with stress 7. Selective forgetting = push away painful stressors from your short term memory

  6. Unhealthy Stress Management • Smoking / Drinking • Overeating / Under eating • Withdrawing from friends / family • Zoning out for hours in front of TV • Avoiding the stress • Taking out your stress on others

  7. Stress Management Strategy#1 • Avoid unnecessary stress • Learn how to say ‘no’ • Avoid people who stress you out • Make a ‘to do list’ • Change your environment

  8. Stress Management Strategy#2 • Alter the situation • Express your feelings (don’t bottle them up) • Be willing to compromise (meet in the middle) • Be more assertive • Manage your time better

  9. Stress Management Strategy#3 • Be flexible & accept things you can’t change • Change your perspective about the stressor • Adjust your standards • Focus on the positive • Don’t try to control the uncontrollable • Learn to forgive

  10. Stress Management Strategy#4 • Make time for relaxation • Go for a walk • Write in a journal • Exercise • Listen to music • Watch a movie • Go to a restaurant

  11. Stress Management Strategy #5 • Adopt a healthy lifestyle • Exercise regularly • Eat a healthy diet • Reduce caffeine and sugar • Get enough sleep (7 – 8 hours/ night)

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