All About Stress
Name 2 ways stress can affect your body?
-racing heart
-sweaty
-nauseous
-headaches
-trouble breathing
-Shaky
-Tense muscles
-Low energy
Your friend hasn't responded to any of your texts and you think they might be mad at you. What can you do?
-ask them about it
-tell them how you feel
Define coping skills.
Strategies you can use when you are upset or have strong emotions.
Your classmate doesn't seem to have many friends and they are usually sitting by themselves and not participating with the rest of the class. What might they be feeling and thinking?
-sad or lonely
-wishing they had friends
-hoping someone might talk with them
I'm tall when I am young and short when I am old. What am I?
A candlestick!
What are 2 feelings that can come along with too much stress?
-anger
-anxiety
-sadness
-helplessness
You're having a bad day and you just can't seem to get past it. What can you do?
-talk to an adult or friend
-positive self talk/reminders
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you feel sad?
-talk to a friend or adult
-think about something happy
-watch something funny
-write/journal
-Listen to music
A friend asks if he can copy your homework. You really don't want to cheat, but you don't want him to be mad at you. What can you do?
-Say "I'm not okay with that"
-Offer to help them do the assignment
-suggest an adult they can get help from
What is always in front of you but can't be seen?
The future!
What are 3 triggers for stress?
-problems with friends
-having a test/quiz
-grades
-problems at home
-social media
Some kids at your school are posting mean things online about your friend. What can you do?
-talk to an adult
-ask them to stop
Name the coping skill:
-releases endorphins that help to reduce stress
-uses coordination
--may involve equipment
Playing sports/doing something active
Your classmate has started calling you a nickname that you don't like. When you tell them you don't like it they laugh and tell you that they are just trying to be funny. What are 2 things you could do?
-talk to a teacher
-speak firmly/use I statement
-ignore them
What has many keys but can't open any locks?
Piano!
What are 2 ways your behavior can change when you are feeling too stressed?
-eat more/less
-sleep more/less
-put things off
-act irritable
-avoid friends or family
You feel overwhelmed with the amount of work you have to do for school. You keep turning assignments in late and forget to bring everything you need for each class you have. What can you do to help yourself?
Use a calendar/schedule to keep yourself organized. Make to-do list of what assignments are coming up and what supplies you need for each class
Talk to Someone:
Talk to teacher or parent: You could say, " I am having a hard time keeping up with my assignments. Can you help me get organized?"
Name the coping skill:
-will help slow down your heart rate
-something you can do anytime and anywhere
-scientifically proven to increase a sense of calmness
What can you do to help another person feel good about themselves?
-give positive feedback
-say nice things to them
What goes around the world and stays in a corner?
A stamp!
True or False....Stress is always bad.
False! Some stress can be good...keeps you motivated or out of danger!
You are worried about the environment and what will happen to it. What can you do?
-change behaviors/recycle/save energy
-educate others
-advocate for changes at school/home/community
"This feels hard, but I know I can do it!" is an example of...
A positive affirmation/positive self talk
You and your friend both tried out for the basketball team. You made the team, but they did not. What can you do or say to your friend?
Talk with your friend. Sympathize with him for not making the team. Friend will know that you care and feel sad that they didn't make the team.
Do something for your friend to cheer him up.
What can fill a room but takes up no space?
Light!