Understanding Stress
Normal reaction to demands in life
What is STRESS?
Three main stress responses
Fight, Flight, Freeze
Come from outside events or situations
What is EXTERNAL STRESSORS
Calming strategy involving slow, controlled breathing
What is DEEP BREATHING
Positive and motivating type of stress
What is EUSTRESS?
When you want to run away from a problem
What is FLIGHT
Come from your thoughts and choices
What is INTERNAL STRESSORS
Talking to a trusted person
What is HEALTHY COPING STRATEGY
Harmful and overwhelming type of stress
What is DISTRESS?
You may feel stuck or unable to act
Worrying about grades
What is INTERNAL STRESSOR
Going for a walk
What is HEALTHY COPING STRATEGY
Can be harmful and overwhelming
What is DISTRESS
Might lead you to argue or become aggressive
What is FIGHT
Family conflict (divorce, new child, death, etc.)
What is EXTERNAL STRESSOR
Writing down your thoughts and feelings
What is JOURNALING
Can help you perform better
What is EUSTRESS
The body system that is activated during stress
What is STRESS RESPONSE or Fight-or-flight response?
Perfectionism, negative self-talk, fear
What is INTERNAL STRESSORS
Uses the 5-4-3-2-1 method
What is MINDFUL WALKING