Relaxation Techniques
This technique involves focusing on your breath to calm your mind.
This type of exercise, such as walking or running, can help reduce stress
Answer: What is aerobic exercise?
This tool helps you plan your day and manage your time effectively
What is a planner or calendar?
This type of stress is caused by positive events, like a wedding or a new job.
What is eustress?
This coping strategy involves talking to friends or family about your stress
What is social support?
This practice involves sitting quietly and focusing on the present moment
Eating a balanced diet rich in these can help manage stress
What are fruits and vegetables?
This technique involves working for 25 minutes and then taking a 5-minute break
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
This type of stress is caused by negative events, like a job loss or illness
What is distress?
This strategy involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to process stress
What is journaling?
This activity combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation
Getting this many hours of sleep per night is recommended for stress management
What is 7-9 hours?
Prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency is known as this
What is the Eisenhower Matrix?
This term refers to the body's response to a perceived threat or challenge
What is the fight-or-flight response?
This type of coping involves finding humor in stressful situations
What is humor or laughter?
This technique involves visualizing a peaceful scene to reduce stress.
Answer: What is guided imagery?
Drinking this beverage in moderation can help reduce stress
What is water?
This term refers to the act of delaying tasks until the last minute
What is procrastination?
This hormone, often called the "stress hormone," is released during stressful situations.
What is cortisol?
This strategy involves setting aside time for activities you enjoy
What is self-care?
This relaxation method involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment and can be done through activities like mindful eating or walking.
What is mindfulness?
This method involves breaking down large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
What is chunking?
This term describes the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress
What is burnout?
This coping mechanism involves changing the way you think about a stressful situation
What is cognitive restructuring?