What is stress?
Something that causes us to feel anxious
What is a stressor?
A common physical symptom of stress involving head pain
What is a headache?
This is a physical activity that may help manage stress
What is exercise?
Eliminating these types of drinks may help lower anxiety
What is caffeine?
This is the longest river in the world.
What is the Nile?
An automatic, physiological survival mechanism triggered by the brain when facing perceived danger or high stress
What is Fight, Flight, or Freeze?
Name a physical or cognitive reaction that you have experienced when you are felt stressed
It is helpful to identify warning signals that your stress has reached unhealthy levels.
This can be used as a mindfulness technique to reduce stress
What is ________? (Meditation, yoga, deep breathing, etc.)
Setting limits on workload and saying no when needed are examples of this
What are boundaries?
This is the name of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic.
What is Jack? (Jack Dawson)
This type of stress builds over time due to ongoing pressures
What is chronic stress?
This sleep-related issue often worsens when stress levels rise
What is insomnia?
What is journaling?
Share one thing you do to relax after work
That is great!
Singer “Shakira” is originally from this country.
What is Colombia?
This hormone is commonly released during stressful situations
What is cortisol?
Stress can cause this muscle-related issue, especially in the neck and shoulders
What is muscle tension?
Having people you trust to talk to when facing problems
What is a support system?
Taking short breaks during the day can improve this and reduce stress
What is productivity?
This is the year the Beatles broke up.
What is 1970?
This "good" type of stress can motivate you and improve performance
What is eustress?
This part of your brain is active during stress
What is the amygdala?
Name one form of self-care that you practice daily
That is great!
Laughing with coworkers can reduce stress by releasing these "feel good" chemicals
What are endorphins?
This Olympic athlete has won the most gold medals.
Who is Michael Phelps?