Stress Facts
This is your body's natural response to a challenge or demand.
What is stress?
This breathing technique can help calm your body during stressful moments.
What is deep breathing?
Adults should generally aim for this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 7–9 hours?
Everyone experiences stress.
What is Fact?
Drinking enough of this helps your body function properly.
What is water?
This type of stress is short-term and usually goes away after the situation ends.
What is acute stress?
Talking with this group of people can help reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
Who are friends, family, or trusted adults?
Taking time to enjoy hobbies is an example of this.
What is self-care?
Stress is always harmful
What is Myth?
This habit helps your body recover and reduces stress.
What is getting enough sleep?
Long-lasting stress that can negatively affect your physical and mental health.
What is chronic stress?
This physical activity releases endorphins that help improve your mood.
What is exercise?
This practice focuses on staying present in the moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Exercise can help reduce stress.
What is Fact
Taking short breaks while studying or working can help improve this.
What is focus and productivity?
Name two common physical symptoms of stress.
What are headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, trouble sleeping, or a rapid heartbeat?
Name three healthy ways to manage stress.
What are exercising, journaling, meditation, getting enough sleep, talking to someone, or listening to music?
Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins supports this.
What is a healthy lifestyle or balanced nutrition?
Ignoring stress will always make it go away
What is Myth?
Name two healthy eating habits that support stress management.
What are eating balanced meals, limiting sugary foods, drinking water, or eating fruits and vegetables?
This type of stress can motivate you to perform well and achieve goals.
What is eustress (positive stress)?
Breaking a large task into smaller steps is an example of this coping strategy.
What is time management or goal setting?
Self-care includes caring for these four areas of wellness.
What are physical, emotional, mental, and social wellness?
Healthy coping skills can improve both physical and mental health.
What is Fact?
Which healthy habit has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress hormones, strengthen the heart, and help you sleep better
What is regular physical activity (exercise)?