Define Stress
Mental or emotional strain that comes from difficult circumstances.
What happens to your heart when you're stressed?
Heart beats faster
What's a breathing trick to help calm you down?
Deep breathing - in through your nose, out through your mouth.
What is a support system?
People, groups, pets that give you emotional support.
Which is better: 5 hrs of sleep or 8 hrs of sleep?
7-8 hrs of sleep is recommended
Who is effected by stress?
Everyone. Everyone can feel stress no matter the age/gender.
What happens to your breathing?
Breathing gets faster and deeper
How can you relax tight muscles when you're stressed?
Stretching! Roll your neck around, roll the shoulders, overhead reach.
True or False: It's weak to ask for help when you're stressed.
False! It takes a lot of strength to ask for help.
Which is better: bean/cheese burrito & water OR Twinkie and soda?
Bean/cheese burrito & water!
What does coping mean?
Ability to deal with something difficult.
True or False: You sweat less when you're stressed.
False. We sweat more when we're stressed.
If you're exhausted what should you do: go for a walk OR take a nap? Why?
Take a nap! Rest is important, but especially when you're stressed.
Name a place or people that can help you with stressful times?
Shelter staff (CASS), community centers (YMCA), support groups
Which is better: daily walks at the park OR walking 2x/wk?
Can stress be eliminated?
Not entirely, there will always be stressful things in our lives. It's important to not let stressors build up and stay that way.
What are some habits you do when you're stressed?
Fidgeting, leg shaking, nail biting, pacing, tugging hair
Name some simple activities that can help you cope with stress.
Walking, writing, reading, singing, stretching, breathing, bird-watching etc.
How can you help others who are stressed?
Listen, smile, share.
Which is better: hanging out with good friends OR always being alone?
Hanging out with good friends! It's important to have a support system.
True or False: The only type of stress that's important is the one we feel in our minds.
False! Stress can affect the mind and the body! It's important to be aware of both.
Stress response is also called " ____ or ____" (Hint: starts with "F")
Fight or flight
What can you tell yourself to calm down?
"I can do this" 'It's going to be okay" "I'm safe"
Are you the only one who needs help sometimes?
You are not alone. Everyone needs help sometimes, and that is perfectly ok.
Which is better when you're stressed: scrolling on your phone OR taking some deep breaths?
Taking some deep breaths. Take a moment to pause, breathe and calm down.