What is Stress?
Stress is your body's reaction to feeling this — like too much is being asked of you.
What is pressure (or demand)?
When you take a deep breath and count to ten before reacting, you are using this type of coping.
What is a calming or relaxation strategy?
Talking to a friend when you feel overwhelmed is an example of seeking this.
What is social support?
Getting 7–9 hours of this each night is one of the simplest ways to reduce stress.
What is sleep?
Breaking a big assignment into smaller steps and setting deadlines for each one is an example of this skill.
What is time management?
A racing heart, sweaty palms, and tense muscles are all examples of this type of stress response.
What is a physical response?
Making a to-do list and tackling a problem head-on is called this type of coping.
What is problem-focused coping?
When a friend listens to you vent without judging you, they are offering this type of support.
What is emotional support?
Regular physical activity helps manage stress because it releases these feel-good brain chemicals.
What are endorphins?
Feeling nervous before a big test or presentation is a very common type of this workplace or school stressor.
What is performance anxiety?
Not all stress is bad — this term describes the positive, motivating kind of stress.
What is eustress?
Avoiding a problem entirely or pretending it doesn't exist is called this type of coping — and it often makes things worse.
What is avoidant coping?
Helping a stressed classmate by giving them a ride or covering their shift is this type of support.
What is practical (or instrumental) support?
Eating balanced meals, exercising, and resting are all part of this broad category of stress management.
What is self-care?
Clearly telling a classmate or coworker how you feel and what you need — without being aggressive — is called this.
What is assertive communication?
When stress goes on for a very long time without relief, it is called this.
What is chronic stress?
Going for a walk, listening to music, or doing something you enjoy to feel better is an example of this.
What is a healthy distraction or emotion-focused coping?
Studies show that people with strong social connections tend to handle stress better and have this.
What is better well-being (or lower stress)?
Spending time outdoors, journaling, or practicing gratitude are examples of this type of habit for stress relief.
What are healthy coping habits?
When someone feels completely exhausted and drained from ongoing school or work stress, they may be experiencing this.
What is burnout?
This is the term for anything that causes stress — a loud noise, a deadline, or an argument are all examples.
What is a stressor?
Experts say this coping method is the most effective because it actually removes or reduces the source of stress.
What is problem-focused coping?
This communication skill — truly listening and showing you understand — is one of the most powerful forms of support you can give.
What is active listening?
This practice — focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment — has been shown to significantly lower stress levels.
What is mindfulness?
Having more control over your own schedule and decisions at school or work has been shown to reduce this.
What is stress?