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What is Stress?
Stress is a fact of life.
What is a stressor?
a threat, event or change
What are warning signals of stress and anger?
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?
take a deep breath, Noticing tension in your body, take a time out
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?
rapid heartbeat, muscle and body tension, rapid or shallow breathing, decresed energy, digestive issues
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