Stress

Methods to Manage Stress

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Thank you for participating, and I hope you enjoyed this talk!!

BREAKS ARE OKAY

(In Regulation)

Everyone needs a rest sooner or later. Don't burn yourself out, even if you have a lot to do.

Now don't get me wrong, it is always good to push past your comfort zone, that is how we improve as people, my point is know your limit.

Let's take a break right now!

Eating Right = Feeling Right

Not only is exercise an important aspect in managing stress, but so is eating right. There are four groups to the food guide. Meats, Dairy, Breads and Vegetables! If you can balance these properly, stay fit and healthy. You will feel the difference!

How to Manage Stress

As previously stated, stress can have positive effects and negative effects. This talk is mainly focused on how to handle the negative aspects of stress and how to prevent it. Can anyone think of any ways that you yourself, or someone you know manages their stress?

Distress and Eustress

There are two types of stress: distress and eustress. Distress can be described as "bad stress". This is the type of stress causes worry, anger, sorrow, or pain. It may also cause:

* Lack of sleep

* Accidents

* And negative relationships with others

Examples of distress can include anything from: not completing an assignment on time to the loss of a loved one.

Eustress is defined as "moderate physiological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the ones involved". What this simply means is, it is a type of stress that can make you want to better yourself. An example of eustress is, during a sports tournament. There is a lot of competition during a sports tournament, and the stress that you feel will want you to do a good job for not only yourself, but your team as well. Possibly improving your performance.

Physical Activity and Stress

Goal

Examples of Managing Stress

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify a few methods for managing stress and hopefully learn something new!

Why is Learning How to Manage Stress Important?

Being physically active is one of the most efficient and effective ways of managing stress. Physical activity helps with all of these things and more:

* Constant Fatigue

* Alertness and concentration

* Tension

* Mood

* Self esteem

* Sleep

Here are some ideas on how to manage stress:

Dealing With the "Right Now"

* Participating in a physical activity

* Resting in a quiet place }1

* Reducing your breathing rate }2

* Reducing mental activity }3

* Relaxation practices. IE listening to music, going for a walk.

Dealing with the "Ongoing"

* Identifying what is stressing you.

-For large problems, break it down into smaller problems.

-For small problems, take on one or two at a time, and find solutions

- If you need help, ask for it!

* Managing time effectively

* Finding acceptance what cannot be changed (if theres nothing you can do realistically, you shouldn't let it worry you)

Learning how to handle stress is a very big part of life, there are many stressful events in your life right now, whether it be at school or at home and it is important to learn to manage it, so you don't cause problems for yourself in the future and also to have a sense of how to handle your stress better.

Remember stress is an inevitable part of life.

Can anyone share a time where they were stressed out?