Stressors
The body's and mind's response to a challenge or threat
What is Stress
True/False Stress is always negative
False
A faster heartbeat, sweating, and shortness of breath are physical symptoms associated with the body's natural reaction to stress.
What is Fight or Flight
What is an item you can have in your room to lower stress
Color lamp, lava lamp, stress ball, weighted blanket etc.
The top cause of stress for most college students.
What is academic pressure
True or false: Planning a vacation or getting a new job can cause stress.
True
Studies show that this is the most effective way to reduce stress and anxiety
What is exercise
A college student experiencing stress-related sleep problems might describe this disruptive sleeping pattern.
What is insomnia
Reducing or eliminating this from your diet can help you lower stress levels
What is caffeine
This bad study habit—often before exams—reduces sleep and increases stress.
What is an all-nighter
In college, a major source of stress can be the shift from a highly structured home environment to an independent, unstructured one.
What is the transition to college life
An item that can be safely squeezed to prevent immediate stress
What is a stress ball
2 physical symptoms of acute stress
Foggy thinking, trouble sleeping, dizziness, high bp, increased heart rate
Scents like peppermint, spearmint, and citrus have therapeutic effects. This is called...
What is aromatherapy
When you feel homesick or overwhelmed by a new environment, you may be experiencing this.
What is adjustment stress
Stress that happens over a long period of time
What is Chronic Stress
These activities allow people to relax and recharge
What is hobbies
This long-term effect of unmanaged stress can affect the immune system, making a person more susceptible to illness
What is a weakened immune system
A common stress management exercise that involves breathing and stretching
What is Yoga
Worrying about your future or choosing a major causes this type of stress.
What is career stress
Name 3 different pressures a student may face in college
What is: Academic pressure
parental pressure
social pressure
work/life balance
3 positive coping mechanisms that help reduce stress.(there are more than three)
What is, Listening to music • Playing with a pet • Laughing or crying • Going out with a friend (shopping, movie, dining) • Taking a bath or shower • Writing, painting, or other creative activity • Praying or going to church • Exercising or getting outdoors to enjoy nature • Discussing situations with a spouse or close friend • Gardening or making home repairs • Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or muscle relaxation
Name at least two ways stress can affect thinking and judgment.
What are causing memory issues, difficulty making decisions, and poor concentration
The practice of staying present and aware, often through meditation, is called this.
What is mindfulness
Financial stress can be reduced by learning to create and follow this.
What is a budget