Communicating about Stress
How can you let others know you are stressed?
Tell them how I am feeling.
Tell them I need a break/time.
Create a signal to help them understand that I am too stressed to talk.
Describe the positivity stone
It's a visual and physical reminder to think about something positive. It helps our positive self-talk which (according to research) increases our positivity.
What is a grounding technique? Or give an example of one we practiced in group.
Example we practiced is naming 3 things related to each sense: taste, touch, smell, sight, and hear
What do you notice about your body when you are stressed?
Ex) stomach ache, sweaty palms, headache, becoming moody with others
In through the nose and out through the mouth (blowing hot soup). Count to approximately 4 with each breathe in/out. Deep breathing comes from the belly and not the chest.
When you notice you are stressed, how do you pause before reacting?
Ex) I take a deep breathe and ask for a break.
Name your stress triggers
Ex) Too much homework, not enough free time
What is muscle relaxation?
When you tighten and target specific muscles in the body, hold, and then release. It can be done with a visualization exercise too.
Name a stress trigger that is not within your control.
The amount of homework my teacher assigns.
What are peaks/pits?
Peak: Something good that happened in the last week.
Pit: Something that wasn't good that happened in the last week.
What is gratitude?
Being thankful/grateful for all the wonderful things in your life. The more we reflect on what makes us grateful, the more our brains are rewired to think more positively.
Name a stress trigger that is within your control.
Completing my homework.
Describe the difference between normal, healthy stress and unhealthy stress.
Healthy stress: Navigating the every day challenges of life and being able to continue with normal activities.
Unhealthy stress: Feeling unable to face daily challenges and not being able to continue normal activities.
Describe your support team
Ex) Coach- Mrs. Magill
Teammates - Siblings
Fans - Grandparents
Parents- Mom and dad
What are the circles of control?
Shifting my mind to things that are within my control instead of things that I cannot control.