Stress
What are three of the main causes of stress?
Death of a loved one
Divorce
Job Loss
Chronic Illness or injury
Emotional Problems
School
Friends
What is the "Tension Triangle?"
The "Tension Triangle" is pain within your shoulder head and neck often caused by stress.
Are women or men more prone to stress?
Women
Does physical activity reduce stress?
Yes!
What is stress?
Stress is your body's response to changes in life.
Does stress really give you grey hair?
No. There is no proven link between stress and grey hair
Can stress change your mood?
Yes. Stress can make you irritable and angry.
What are 5 different ways to relieve stress?
physical activity
healthy diet
sleep
meditation
yoga
journals
music
essential oils
sweets (in moderation)
Is all stress bad?
No, the right amount of stress is actually beneficial. Stress can actually help you complete tasks more efficiently and boost memory. It is also a vital warning system producing the "fight or flight" attitude.
Can stress affect your skin in hair?
Yes, if you have eczema, rosacea or a skin condition, stress can make it worse. Stress can also cause itchiness, excessive sweating and hair loss.
Does stress lead to substance abuse in everyone?
No. Some people deal with stress in harmful ways; however, lots deal with stress in healthy ways!
Name 3 UNHEALTHY ways to relieve stress.
alcohol
drugs
overeating
smoking
caffeine
binge sleeping
What are some of the common signs of stress?
Can stress affect your heart?
Yes, stress can actually cause abnormal heartbeats, chest pains and high blood pressure
1 in __ college students consider suicide due to stress.
5
Can cleaning relieve stress?
Yes. In most cases getting organized and de-cluttered can relieve stress.
Can you get sick from stress?
Yes. Stress suppresses the immune system which makes it easier for you to get sick.
What are 3 of the 6 leading causes of death stress is linked to?
heart disease
cancer
lung ailment
accidents
liver cirrhosis
suicide
What percent of workers feel stressed on the job? Out of those, what percent deal with their stress?
80%, 50%
Name 3 ways to relieve stress NOT mentioned in the slideshow.
Breathing exercises
Visualizations
Self-Hypnosis
Hypnosis
Organization
Drink OJ
Phone a friend
Pet a pup (or an pet)
Dance
Laugh
and more!