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STRESS

STRESS. Stress is the pressure of having too much to handle.Everyone faces stress.Stress is sometimes fear.Stress is not all bad.. God Warns Us About Stress. Luke 21:34 ?Be careful, or your hearts will be weighted down with dissipation, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will

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STRESS

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    1. STRESS MANAGEMENT

    2. STRESS Stress is the pressure of having too much to handle. Everyone faces stress. Stress is sometimes fear. Stress is not all bad.

    3. God Warns Us About Stress Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighted down with dissipation, drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.”

    4. WHAT’S AHEAD Skill 1: Learning About Stress Skill 2: Getting to Know Your Stressors Skill 3: Taking Action Skill 4: Preventing and Relieving Stress Skill 5: Setting SMART Goals

    5. Individuals at Higher Risk Younger adults Women in general Working mothers Less educated individuals Divorced or widowed individuals The unemployed Isolated individuals Those without health insurance People who live in cities

    6. Knowing When You’re Under Stress Physical signs Emotional signs Mental signs Behavioral signs

    7. RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF STRESS Headaches Upset stomach Feeling of being “uptight” Anxiety Irritability Diarrhea Lack of energy Loss of hope Poor concentration Overeating or skipping meals

    8. Signs of Stress Frequent colds Clumsiness Anger Feeling of powerlessness Forgetfulness Indigestion Knotted stomach Constant errors of judgement Inability to make decisions

    9. FINDING OUT WHAT MAKES YOU STRESSED Time pressures Major life changes Money problems Death of a loved one Loneliness Being in a crowded place

    10. Signs of Stress Sadness or lack of interest Inability to sleep or oversleeping New or increased use of tobacco products, alcohol, or other drugs Increased chance of cancers Panic attacks Miscarriage Relationship Problems Heart Disease

    11. WHAT’S CAUSING STRESS? 70% Family finance 58% Lack of sleep 41% Demands on the job Source: www.usatodaycareers.com

    12. Choosing Your Response to a Stressor Accept Avoid Alter Adapt to

    13. MANAGING YOUR TIME Do just one thing at a time. Ask for help when you need it. Simplify your life. Combine similar tasks. Break big tasks into small tasks.

    14. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY DIET Eat a variety of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Limit intake of caffeine, nicotine, salt, and sugar.

    15. “Too often educators skip breakfast or lunch to cut calories, drink coffee to pick them up, and excuse themselves from regular exercise program because of fatigue. Often the exhaustion at the end of the day is often due to poor nutritional habits, over reliance on stimulants, and too little vigorous exercise.”

    16. Why Exercise? Burns up stress-related energy Strengthens the immune system Relaxes the body Reduces muscle tension

    17. Practicing Deep Breathing Inhale through your nose while expanding the abdomen. Exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat 3-5 times.

    18. Tips For Teachers Form social support groups at work or in the community. Select a “Teacher’s Helper” each day. Surround yourself with positive people. Write down your list of things to do. Keep a daily planner. Always have backups. Live within your budget. Delegate. Go to bed on time and get up on time. Still having problems, seek help.

    19. Win-Win Solution Daily read your Bible. Communicate with the Lord daily. Listen to the Lord’s voice and obey. Take care of your body – His temple. Get plenty of rest. Turn every part of your life, possessions, thoughts and actions over to Him. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

    20. Understanding the SMART Plan Specific

    21. Start, Stop, Keep What’s one thing you’ll start doing? What’s one thing you’ll stop doing? What’s one thing you’ll keep doing?

    22. Quote “Give me the strength to change what I can, to leave alone what I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

    23. Resources American Institute of Stress 1-914-963-1200 www.stress.org American Psychological Association 1-202-336-5500 www.apa.org Dr. Koop’s Community (Dr. C. Everett Koop’s Site) www.drkoop.com Internet Mental Health 1-604-876-2254 www.mentalhealth.com Mental Health Net 1-614-764-0143 www.cmhc.com National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642 www.nmha.org National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse 1-800-553-4539 www.mhselfhelp.org

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