STRESS
List two examples of events that can cause positive stress
Winning the lotto, getting a new house, getting married, birth of a child, promotion, etc
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache
What is the smartest farm animal?
Answer: Pigs. Contrary to common beliefs, pigs are not only one of the smartest farm animals, but they are also actually one of the most intelligent animals in the animal kingdom.
They have the intelligence of a 3-year old child and are faster learners than dogs and primates. It’s even a popular household pet.
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False: While some stress feels like it is being forced upon us, small changes in our daily lives can give us back feeling of control and the ability to choose where we spend our time & energy
List three negative stress management methods.
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
True or False: Prioritizing your close relationships is shown to increase your happiness.
True!
The Harvard study is far from the only one to have found a link between our relationships and happiness. Ample research shows that people who are more socially connected live longer and are more protected against stress, depression and declines in memory and language.
True or False: All stress is bad
False: Eustress is positive stress (like getting married, having a baby, job interview)
What are the physical symptoms of stress
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
Do dogs sweat?
Answer: Yes, but mainly only through their paw pads, where their sweat glands are. Other than their paws, they also use their tongues to cool off.
True or False: Relaxing and staying calm can give you a stronger immune system
True: A stronger immune system. Stress weakens the immune system and makes you more vulnerable to illness. Relaxation and stress reduction help strengthen your natural defenses.
Instead of verbal outbursts, what is recommended when experiencing anger?
Wait it out, wait for your physiological responses, your physical reactions, to calm down.
Find a distraction, maybe use another person to talk to as a distraction.
Distance yourself. Walk away from it completely or mentally.
True or False: Happiness can be contagious
True!
Happiness is infectious. According to a study out of the British Medical Journal, we can feel happy just by being around other people who are happy. Happiness, the study therefore claims, is contagious. If someone is happy, they can make us happy, and we can in turn make someone else happy. It can go on forever.
List two examples of events that can cause negative stress
Loss of job, death of a family member, etc
True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster
True: Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
Answer: Hippopotamus
True or False: Stress can save your life
True: Stress can motivate people to prepare or perform, like when they need to take a test or interview for a new job. Stress can even be life-saving in some situations. In response to danger, your body prepares to face a threat or flee to safety.
True or False: Chronic anger increases the risk of heart disease
True: an often-active sympathetic nervous system pulls blood away from the internal organs and out to the muscles. The liver is not getting the blood flow it needs to do it’s job = removing cholesterol and fat from the blood. So if left in the blood, it can end up in the heart and build up; causing heart attacks or heart failure.
True or False: Women appear more prone to stress than men.
True! Women are more likely to experience more physical signs of stressed compared to their male counterparts.
This doesn’t mean that men don’t experience stress. Instead, men are more likely to try to escape from the stress and not exhibit any signs.
What are some common mental causes of stress?
Pessimism/negativity, inability to accept uncertainty, Rigid thinking, Lack of flexibility
___% of people experience stress that affects their physical health
77%!
What common farm animal doesn’t have teeth on their upper jaw?
Answer: Goats and/or Sheep
Name one of the physical changes in the body during the "Fight or Flight" response.
Heart rate increases, Blood Thickens, Senses Sharpens, Heavier Breathing, Adrenaline Kicks In, sweaty palms,
____% reported that they ate too much or ate unhealthily due to stress.
46%
Ture or False: Your genes can dictate the way you handle stress.
True! If you have a family member with overactive responses to stress, you might experience the same.
True or False: Heightened stress can effect your senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch)
True! Stress can impact the ability to retrieve memories, suppressing the connection in the brain that allows our senses to learn.
Long term stress can cause
What is a weakened immune system Over time, ongoing stress can wear down your immune system. That leaves you more vulnerable to infections. Stress can make ulcers worse. But bacterial infections are to blame for most ulcers.
A male penguin gifts THIS to a female penguin to win her over.
What is "a rock?"
Name 2 positive ways you relieve stress
EX: Exercise, talking with a loved one or professional, breathing exercises, going for a walk....
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.
What is negative thinking?
When we feel good we are more likely to do something good, and vise versa
What is the Feel-good Do-good phenomenon?