What is Stress?
What do we call the feeling of being overwhelmed or under pressure?
Stress
What’s one activity you can do to help calm down when you’re stressed that only involves your body?
Take deep breaths
How many hours of sleep should most people get every night to feel good and manage stress better?
7–9 hours
What feeling do many people have when they feel too much pressure or too many demands?
Anxiety
What’s one thing you can focus on when you need to calm down and relax?
Breathing
True or false: Stress is always bad for you.
False (sometimes stress can be good and help you get things done)
True or false: Exercise is a good way to help your body manage stress.
What should you drink plenty of to help your body stay healthy and manage stress?
Water
What word describes feeling sad for a long time, which can happen when you’re stressed for too long?
Depression
What’s the name of an activity where you sit quietly and focus on your breath or a peaceful thought?
Meditation
What is the name of the body's natural reaction to stress that prepares you to either face a challenge or escape from it?
Fight-or-flight response
What’s one thing you can do to make a big task less stressful?
Plan or break it down into steps
What foods are good for your brain and body when you’re feeling stressed?
Vegetables or fruits
True or false: Ignoring your feelings is a good way to deal with stress.
False
True or false: Taking a few slow, deep breaths can help calm you down when you’re feeling stressed.
True
What do we call something that triggers stress?
Stressor
What’s a good habit to get into when you’re feeling overwhelmed, that consists of writing down your feelings or thoughts?
Journaling
What should you do to help your body when it feels tense and tired from stress?
Move or exercise
What should you do if you’re feeling stressed and don’t know what to do?
Ask for help or talk to someone
What’s a calming activity you can do with your muscles?
Progressive muscle relaxation
What kind of stress happens for a short time, like before a test or giving a speech?
Acute Stress
What is the name of a helpful thinking strategy that involves looking for the good in difficult situations to manage stress?
Positive thinking
What types of food should you avoid to keep your body healthy and reduce stress?
Sugary drinks and junk food
What is one feeling people often have when they don’t have control over a situation?
Helplessness
What’s a creative activity that helps you relax?
Drawing or creating music