To release anger by running or working out
Exercise
avoiding or distancing yourself from others or the community
Isolation
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them?
Example - $$$, family, medical appointments
Coping skills?
To talk to a therapist or counselor
Therapy
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
Name two positive coping skills that we did not discuss?
Ex: Deep breathing, reading a book, taking a shower, volunteering
Name 3 negative coping skills?
Ex: yelling, smoking cigarettes, oversleeping, emotional eating
True or False: Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.
True
Pointing out the amusing aspects of the problem at hand, or "positive reframing," is thought to help deal with small failures.
Humor
What are 3 causes of life stress? (there are more than three)
The death of a loved one • Divorce • Loss of a job • Increase in financial obligations • Getting married • Moving to a new home • Chronic illness or injury • Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem) • Taking care of an elderly or sick family member • Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one.
Without knowing the _____________it is hard to manage stress.
a. Proper exercises b. Source of stress c. Correct breathing techniques d. Psychology of stress
B. Source of stress