What is Stress?
Stress is sometimes referred to as the pressure or tension you feel when faced with a new, unpleasant, or threatening situation.
What is a stressor?
a threat, event or change
What are warning signals?
Physical, Emotional, Behavioral symptoms
List Relaxation techniques
Progressive muscle relaxation
Visualization
Meditation
Deep breathing
What are the 4 A's?
Avoid, Adapt, Alter, Accept
Reasons why Burnout occurs... (List 3)
Chronic work overload
unfair treatment
poor time management
toxic environment
lack of recognition
impossible expectations
lack of clarity about priorities
What are the good coping mechanisms that were mentioned in the video?
exercising/running
Healthy hobbies/taking your mind off of things
List 3 sources of stress
Work-related, physical, environmental, emotional, behavioral, family-related, daily hassles
What is a negative cognitive response?
Negative Self Talk
What is a positive physical response?
Loosen body tension
What is a negative behavioral response?
Yelling
What is a positive emotional response?
Assess how you really feel
What is a positive cognitive response?
Mindful and respectful responses
What is a negative physical response?
nausea, stomach issues, weight gain/loss
What is a positive behavioral response?
Time out/Process events
What is a negative emotional response?
high irritability, and mood swings
What common symptoms manifest if you're chronically stressed?
Depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure
What are healthy diet tips to minimize stress?
Minimize alcohol and tobacco intake
No unauthorized drug use
Limit sugar intake
Limit caffeine intake
Eat fruits and vegetables
Stick to a meal schedule
What Anger Distortions were mentioned in the PowerPoint?
Blaming, Magnifying, Global Labels, Misattributions, Overgeneralization, and Demanding/Commanding
Which hormone is released during stressful situations?
Cortisol