Stress
Positive Stressors
Negative Stressors
Behaviors
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What is stress to you?

Answers will vary

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Give a definition positive stress/or 

Positive stress can be experienced when someone is well focused on a specific task, motivated, feeling confident and also excited about the result he/she is hoping to achieve. It is a typical short term feeling.

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Give a definition of a negative stressor?

can occur when a person feels unable to perform or to cope with a situation. This feeling can be short or long term. It causes anxiety or concern and can lead to mental and physical problems.

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What are some of behaviors associated with stress?

Changes in appetite -- either not eating or eating too much. Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities. Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. 


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What emoji represents how stress makes you feel?

answers will vary 

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An example of a positive stressor is (this could be in your life or in general)

 Receiving a promotion or raise at work.

  • Starting a new job.
  • Marriage.
  • Buying a home.
  • Having a child.
  • Moving.
  • Taking a vacation.
  • Holiday seasons.
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An example of a negative stressor (this could be in your life or in general).

  • The death of a spouse.
  • Filing for divorce.
  • Losing contact with loved ones.
  • The death of a family member.
  • Hospitalization (oneself or a family member).
  • Injury or illness (oneself or a family member).
  • Being abused or neglected.
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What behaviors do you incorporate in your life to reduce stress?

Exercise

Get plenty of sleep

Relax

Meditate

Maintain a healthy diet

Massage therapy

Acupuncture

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… on the back of your paper finish this sentence...I feel most stressed when______________

When do you feel most stressed?

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Another name for a positive stressor is 

What is eustress

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Another name for a negative stressor is

What is Distress

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Psychological and emotional signs of stress include:

Depression or anxiety.

  • Anger, irritability, or restlessness.
  • Feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or unfocused.
  • Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
  • Racing thoughts or constant worry.
  • Problems with your memory or concentration.
  • Making bad decisions.
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