Stress
What is Stress?
A reaction of the body and mind to a challenge or threat
What is Mindfulness?
Focusing your awareness on the present moment
True or False: it is important to understand what coping skills work best for you (be able to answer why)
True.
True or False: all stress is negative
False.
We experience stress when we are riding a rollercoaster or going on a date. Stress can also help us meet deadlines or help us react in a dangerous situation. Stress becomes negative when it is chronic. Chronic stress can have both physical and emotional effects on our bodies.
True or False: mindfulness has been scientifically proven to help reduce stress
True
What are Coping Skills?
Tools and techniques you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order
Name 2 negative ways of dealing with stress
Ignoring the issue
Getting angry
Criticizing yourself
Quitting
True or False: you can practice mindfulness anywhere and at any time
True. Practice mindfulness in your every day life by actively being engaged in the here and now.
True or False: coping skills should only be used after a stressful event or strong emotion
False, you can use a coping skill proactively if you think you might become stressed or be in a situation that causes strong emotions
Scenario: You are feeling very stressed because you do not understand how to do your science project, what can you do to reduce your stress in this situation?
Email your teacher and let them know you are confused
Set up a google meet with your teacher
Ask a parent/guardian if they can help
Name one way you can practice mindfulness when you are in a google meet?
Focus your attention on the teacher
Limit distractions around you (tv off, phone away, be in a quiet area)
Be actively involved in the meet
Name 3 coping skills that can be used when stressed or experiencing strong emotions.
Many answers. May include drawing/ using a coloring book, listening to music, exercising, spending time outside, taking a break, resting, talking it out, etc.
What can you do if you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed a lot of the time and do not know how to decrease the stress.
Talk to a parent/guardian
Talk to your teacher
Make an appointment with your school counselor
According to a Harvard study, humans spend approximately what percentage of their time thinking about something other than what they're doing?
A. 20%
B. 45%
C. 60%
D. 75%
B. People spend 47% of their time thinking about something other than what they're doing.
Take deep breaths, practice mindfulness, focus on the here and now, etc.