_____ is an emotional and/or physical response to something external.
Stress
_______ is a negative, threatening form of stress.
Distress
Research shows this strategy helps shift your nervous system toward a calmer state and lower your hear rate.
Slow breathing
_______ is the persistent, excess worry that feels out of your control.
Anxiety
_______ is a positive, challenging form of stress.
Eustress
Reframing a situation
List 3 emotions you might feel along with stress or anxiety.
Frustration, anger, sadness, fear, confusion, etc.
School, friends, home, social media, and current events all can cause students to experience _______.
Stress
______ means to look at a situation from a different point of view.
Research shows this strategy lead to happier, healthier, and more satisfied lives.
Positive self-talk
Having trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, nausia, and headaches are all signs someone is struggling to _______.
Manage stress
List 2 thoughts someone might have if they are stressed or anxious about an upcoming test.
I'm going to fail. I'll just cheat. I suck at this subject.
Sort these into can control and can't control: Illness, reactions, mean online posts, emotions, divorce, and caring for others.
Control: reactions, emotions, caring for others
Can't control: Illness, posts, divorce
"I'm never going to finish this" and "I'll never understand math" are examples of ____ ____.
Unhelpful thoughts
How does managing your stress help you?
Stay healthy, control emotions, think more clearly, better decision making
List 3 unhelpful stress management strategies
Eating, sleeping, gaming, binging tv, etc.
List 2 ways stress and anxiety can affect your body.
Tired. Headache. Stomach ache. Can't sleep. Etc.
A _____ is something that causes stress.
Stressor
Come up with 2 helpful thoughts for if when you start high school.
I'll make new friends, I'm going to learn so much more, etc.
This strategy involves being in a relaxed state by contracting and relaxing your muscles.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Feeling more stress, losing more sleep, having thoughts of self-harm, or harming others means it's time for someone to________
Ask for help