Stress is usually thought of as a negative experience, but it can be a positive one. True or False?
True. Stress in small doses can be beneficial for us in terms of increased energy and mental alertness
This activity can stimulate endorphin release for a stressed person.
What is exercise?
Common things that can cause you to feel stress.
What is being under lots of pressure, facing big changes, times of uncertainty, not getting enough sleep?
It is possible to eliminate stress. True or False?
False. Eliminating stress from life is not only impossible, it is unrealistic. Stress management is important for physical and mental well-being.
This is a kind of stress management.
What is talking to a friend?
How stress affects your food choices.
What is a tendency to make less healthy food choices?
Chronic stress is constant and persists over time. True or False?
True
This is a kind of stress management.
What is exercise?
Emotional effects of stress.
What are anxiety and sadness?
Stress can make you physically sick. True or false?
True!
This is a kind of stress management.
What is relaxing/listening to music?
Addictions and unhealthy behaviors chronically stressed people are more likely to engage in.
What are overeating, smoking cigarettes, etc?
Experiencing long term stress is not harmful to you. True or False?
False
These food choices should be avoided when stressed.
What are caffeine and sugar?
Some of the physical symptoms of stress.
What are headache, gut problems, sleep problems, muscle tension, muscle ache, muscle pain, and fatigue?