Don't Beat Yourself, Beat the Stress
What do you do to relieve stress?
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Define STRESSOR
A factor that causes stress.
1 factor that impacts self-esteem.
self-image, social interactions, home, school, community, life events, media like tv, movies, or social media.
What might high self-esteem look like in someone?
Willingness to make mistakes, feel good about relationships with others, feel loved by others, able to engage in social activities.
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
Stress management strategies or coping skills.
What is one stress management technique that you would like to try based on our coping strategies and identifying emotions
Express your feelings, maintain a positive attitude, take care of yourself, manage your time, distract yourself, use relaxation techniques.
True or False: Participation in team sports is shown to produce higher self-esteem in adolescents.
True
True or False: Everyone deals with stress the same way.
False
Give an example of how you can express gratitude.
Writing a letter to say thanks, using manners, expressing thankfulness, writing down things you are grateful for each day.
Strategy that involves being present in the moment and paying attention to thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way.
Mindfulness
What are two types of relaxation techniques?
Meditation and Deep Breathing
Name 2 helpful (positive) stress management activities and 2 unhelpful (negative) stress management activities.
Meditation, going for a walk, reading a good book, managing time wisely.
Sleeping too much, drinking energy drinks to "make up" for sleep loss, avoiding school by faking sick.
What are different aspects of your identity?
Name 1 of 4 different aspects
Physical, social, active, psychological
If you could be anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
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Name at least two people you can talk to when you are having a hard time.
Family, trusted adult, trusted friend, school counselor, mental health professional, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.
Definition: What is the term to describe how you feel about yourself.
Self-Esteem
Social Media has a negative impact on self-esteem due to the constant pressure to look _______ online.
Perfect.
An idea or thought that we know to be true based on experiences, facts, or what we are told.
Beliefs
True or False: Denying your feelings can make them go away and it can be both positive for your physical and mental health.
FALSE!
Denying our feelings can have a negative effect. Denying them can even cause them to grow...
True or False: All stress is associated with a negative event or experience.
False.
*Double points if you can name 1 reason for eustress* (a positive form of stress)
What are 2 routine stressors? (small but "annoying")
Getting to school on time, doing homework, submitting assignments
What are 3 STEPS you can take to control your emotions?
Identify your feelings, accept them, and express them in a healthy way.
What is a support system?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support. These support systems will help you improve your overall health and have been shown to reduce stress.
What is the Fight or Flight (or freeze) response?
Your body's response to stress or your body's reaction to a threat.
Beside mental wellness, name three other types of wellness
Physical, spiritual, intellectual, social