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1. STRESS
MANAGEMENT

2. What Is StressWhat Is Stress
Stress is the body’s automatic response
to any physical or mental demand placed
on it.
Adrenaline is a chemical naturally
produced in our body as a response to
stress .
Fight or Flight response is illicited.

3. FIGHT OR FLIGHTFIGHT OR FLIGHT
What is fight with reference to Stress?
A set of physiological changes,
1.such as increases in heart rate,
2.arterial blood pressure,
3.and blood glucose,
4.initiated by the sympathetic nervous
system to mobilize body systems in
response to stress.

4. Is All Stress Bad?Is All Stress Bad?
Moderate levels of stress may actually
improve performance and efficiency
Too little stress may result in boredom
Too much stress may cause an
unproductive anxiety level

5. Distress vs EustressDistress vs Eustress
Distress #
1. Bad stress, or distress, is when the
good stress becomes to much to
bear or cope with. Tension builds,
there is no longer any fun in the
challenge, there seems to be no
relief, no end in sight.
2. This is the kind of stress most of us
are familiar with and this is the kind
of stress that leads to poor
decision making.
3. Behavioral symptoms include
overeating, loss of appetite,
drinking, smoking and negative
coping mechanisms.
Eustress #
1. Eustress is the good stress that
motivates you to continue working.
2. This "good stress" is what eustress can
be identified as and some people enjoy
it.
3. It is when this stress is no longer
tolerable and/or manageable that
distress comes in.

6. Types of StressTypes of Stress
1. Distress: Bad Stress
2. Eu stress: Good Stress
The decision is yours what do you
want?

7. Identifying StressorsIdentifying Stressors
“Situations, activities, and
relationships that cause ‘trauma’
to one’s physical, emotional, or
psychological self”

8. STRESSORSSTRESSORS
School
Work
Family
Relationships
Legal
Finances
Health/illness
Environment
Living Situation

9. Negative Effects of StressNegative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
1. Weight gain/loss
2. Unexpected hair loss
3. Heart palpitations
4. High blood pressure
2. Emotional
1. Mood swings
2. Anxiety
3. Can lead to depression
4. Can also lead to unhealthy coping
strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)

10. Managing StressManaging Stress
 Stress Relief Strategies
1. Body relaxation exercises
- breathing techniques
- guided imagery
2. Physical exercise
-yoga
-work out routine
3. Meditation
4. Counseling
-talk therapy
-life coaching

11. OTHER HELPFUL TIPSOTHER HELPFUL TIPS
Changing perceptions and expectations
Break jobs/tasks into manageable parts
Set reasonable/realistic goals
Avoid procrastination
Set boundaries
Don’t compromise your values/beliefs
Schedule “me” time

12. BENEFITS OF STRESSBENEFITS OF STRESS
MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
Physical health gets better
-more energy and stamina
Emotions stabilized
-positive attitude
-hopeful/happier
Ability to focus improved
-able to learn and achieve

13. RelaxRelax
Our brain fires electrical waves at 14 or more cycles a
second.
These are beta waves and are great for getting tasks
done, but not for learning new things.
Taking a few minutes to relax deeply slows your brain
waves down.
These slower waves are alpha waves.
They occur at between 7 and 14 cycles a second
Studies show alpha waves improve learning.
----”OnCourse” by Skip Downing

14. SYMPTOMS OF STRESSSYMPTOMS OF STRESS
 Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms Cognitive Symptoms
Emotional Symptoms Memory problems.
1. Inability to concentrate
2. Poor judgment
3. Seeing only the negative
4. Anxious or racing thoughts
5. Constant worrying
6. Moodiness
7. Irritability or short temper
8. Agitation, inability to relax
9. Feeling overwhelmed
10.Sense of loneliness and isolation
11.Depression or general unhappiness

15. SYMPTOMS OF STRESSSYMPTOMS OF STRESS
1. Physical SymptomsBehavioral SymptomsAches and
pains
2. Diarrhea or constipation
3. Nausea, dizziness
4. Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
5. Loss of sex drive
6. Frequent colds
7. Eating more or less
8. Sleeping too much or too little
9. Isolating yourself from others
10. Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
11. Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
12. Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)

16. The Key Word Is….The Key Word Is….
Balance