1. Do you ever wish time would
stop so you can catch a breath?
BY: GINA LUNCAN

2. Introduction
I. What is stress?
I. Definition
II. Symptoms
II. Negative coping techniques
I. Most common coping mechanisms
II. Other mechanisms
III. Positive coping techniques
I. Examples
II. 4 A’s
IV. conclusion

3. What is stress?
 Stress, defined by Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, is an emotional and
physical strain caused by response to pressure from
outside world.
 As published in Stress Management article on
WebMD 2011, The body reacts to change with
physical, mental or emotional response.
 Stress can either be positive or negative

4. What is Stress?
 Symptoms of stress. Symptoms caused by
 Fast heart rate Stress
Fatigue
 Back, neck or shoulder pain
 Fast breathing Headache
 Sweating Upset stomach
 Upset stomach Muscle
tension
 Changes in weight
Change in
Appetite
 Grinding teeth
Teeth grinding
 Trouble sleeping
Change in sex
 Depression drive
Feeling dizzy
http://statisticsbrain.com/stress-statistics/

5. Negative coping techniques
 In their article, Stress Management, featured on
helpguide.org, published Jan.2013, Smith and Segal
report that negative coping techniques may reduce
stress, but most often only temporary relieves stress
and does more damage then good to the body.

6. Negative coping techniques
 Smoking
 Drinking
 Over or under eating
 Using pills or drugs to relax
 Withdrawing from loved ones

7. Positive coping techniques
 Here is a list of positive techniques from stress
management articles on WebMD and Mayo Clinic
 Write
 Let your felling out
 Engage in physical activity
 Positive talk
 Yoga
 Learn to say no
 Count to 10
 Stay organized
 Do something you love for 15 minutes a day

8. Positive coping techniques
 Smith and Segal provide the 4 A’s strategy
 Avoid- avoid unnecessary stress
 Alter-alter the environment, be willing to compromise and
manage your time
 Adapt- focus on the positive and look at the big picture
 Accept- accept the things you cannot change, look for the
positive, do not dwell on negative, learn to forgive

9. Conclusion
 Definition- an emotional or physical strain caused by
pressure from outside world
 Identified negative coping techniques
 Identified positive coping techniques

10. Conclusion
 I challenge you today to reflect at your life, think of
what stresses you and how you cope with it.
 What will you avoid, alter, adapt or accept to live a
healthier stress free life?

11. Works Cited
 American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, NY. 2012 Statistic
Brain Research Institute, publishing at Statistic Brain., 06 042012.Web.20
Feb2013
 Bryant , Charles. What are the Physical Effects of Stress . Discovery Health . Web. 13 Feb
2013
 Smith MA, Melinda, and Robert Segal MA Helpguide.org. Harvard Health Publications ,
n.d. Web. 22 Feb 2013
 Stress Symptoms effects on your body ." . Mayo Clinic, 19 02 2011. Web. 13 Feb 2013
 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. Web. 20 Feb 2013
 Stress Management WebMD.com. WebMD , 20 04 2011. Web. 13,Feb 2013