What category does biking fall into?
Exercise, being physically active.
Explain why it is important to deal with stress in YOUR life? Give examples of your personal experience.
Have the participant answer.
What is this stress reducer called?
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Good REM or deep sleeping.
What is stress?
When the body reacts because they think there is a threat or there is a command.
True or false, avoid stress when possible.
True. It is important to know where your stressors are more prevalent and whom likely causes it, people, places, and things you want to avoid when dealing with stress.
What kinds of things can cause stress? Please provide 2 examples and how this has affected you personally.
-Lack of Sleep -Unstable Housing
-Anxiety -No Transportation
-Money -Lack of energy
-Family/friends -Guilt and frustrations, etc..
What is a relaxing technique you can use if you are stressed?
Deep breathing, visualization, meditation, listen to music, take a nice walk, journal, etc.
How can time management help stress?
It can keep things in balance and can bring control to your life.
True or false, "people who eat mostly junk food have highs and lows in their energy level, which harms their ability to reduce stress".
True. Instead of junk food, implement more fruits and vegetables for a snack, and make a healthy dinner and this will increase energy and make you feel good.
Why is denying the problem/stressor bad for you?
Denying the problem/stressor is going to allow the problem and stress to fester. Identify the problem, then work to overcome it.
What is this stress management technique called?
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Talking with a friend or other supports.
what are some physical symptoms of stress? Please list 2.
Some physical symptoms of stress are, fast breathing, headaches, sweating, back and chest pain, fatigue, nausea, indigestion, etc.
What foods are not good to eat if you are dealing with stress?

Junk food
Fast Food
Candy
Caffeine
etc.
What are some health challenges that can be caused by stress?
Heart disease, anxiety, depression, memory impairment, weak immune system, sleep disorder and digestive problems.
What is this stress management technique?

It is listening to music.
This activity, often associated with creativity and self-expression, involves putting colors on paper to create soothing patterns and images. What is it?
What is coloring?
What are some emotional symptoms of stress?
Worry
Irritable
Angry
Loss of motivation
Difficulty with memory and concentration
What is one way you can immediately relieve stress?
exercising
What are some things that occupy your mind, things you know you can't change but you cannot let it go.
Answer, give an example.
You feel sad, get moody or angry, feel hopeless, have frequent headaches, you're always tired, and have chest pain. What should you do?
Seek help from a doctor, counselor, family, friends, but do not ignore the signs!
When you're feeling stressed or upset, what is something you can do to help yourself calm down? It involves taking slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
What is deep breathing
This activity, often practiced in quiet environments, involves focusing your attention on the present moment, such as your breath or sensations in your body, to help reduce stress and anxiety.
Meditation/Yoga
A long-term effect of stress is anxiety.
What are some ideas to release your thoughts or worries one at a time?
Creativity
Talking
Journaling
Prayer
Laughing or crying
This type of melody, characterized by slow tempo and soothing melodies, is often used to help reduce stress. What is it?
Relaxation music