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Stress What causes you stress?

Stress What causes you stress?. What is stress?. Stress is the response to your body and mind when being challenged or threatened. Remember: Positive = Eustress (or good stress) Negative = Distress. The many causes of stress…. Major life changes Catastrophes Everyday problems

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Stress What causes you stress?

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  1. StressWhat causes you stress?

  2. What is stress? • Stressis the response to your body and mind when being challenged or threatened. • Remember: Positive = Eustress (or good stress) Negative = Distress

  3. The many causes of stress… • Major life changes • Catastrophes • Everyday problems • Environmental problems What everyday problems did you experience today that were stressful to you? (write it down!!)

  4. Stress • All stressors trigger the same response in your body, but the intensity can be different. • Stages of Stress- • Alarm • Resistance • Exhaustion

  5. Alarm Stage • Body releases adrenalinewhich provides a burst of energy which makes you become more alert • Homeostasis is disrupted • Fight or flight response - see figure on page 61 and copy 3 physical responses. (write them down)

  6. Resistance Stage • It is not always possible to fight or take flight from the stressor • If stressor continues you enter resistance • Body tries to restore homeostasis – but is unable • Body functions at higher–than normal rate. As a result- tired, irritable, less able to handle added stress.

  7. Exhaustion Stage • If stressor continues you enter exhaustion. • Body is worn down and is unable to fight stressor • Body becomes susceptible to illness • Only occurs if stressor continues for weeks-months-even years!

  8. Recognizing Signs of Stress • How can you prevent stress? • First-you need to recognize when you are under stress • See figure5 (p.62)- Early Warning Signs of Stress • Physical-Emotional-Changes in Thinking-Behavioral • Pick at least three from each area and write them down on your paper.

  9. Stress and Injuries/Illness • Distraction – leads to accidents • Psychosomatic Illness – Health related • Lowered Resistance to illness • Ulcers • Asthma • High blood Pressure & Heart Disease

  10. Stress and Personality • Just as your personality is unique, so, too, is the way you react to potentially stressful situations. • Personality Types • Perfectionism • Optimism? Pessimism? • Resilience

  11. Managing Your TIME:Write this!! • Track how you spend your time • Make a daily “To Do” list • Prioritize your tasks • Plan your day • Monitor your progress

  12. Managing Stress • Managing stress helps to restore balance in your life – it prevents the stressors from taking control and making you ill. • Confronting Problem • Time management • Physical Activity • Relaxation • Mental Rehearsal • Humor • Reach out for support

  13. Take the “Stress” Test on Line Complete this assignment in your packet!! If not, it becomes homework!!

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