Stress Less (stress management)
What is one thing you can do in under one minute to calm down fast?
Deep Breathing
Stretching
Drinking Water
What is one thing you can do to calm down when you start to feel angry?
Walk away
Squeeze a stress ball
Take deep breaths
What's the first step in managing your feelings when you start to feel overwhelmed or upset?
Naming the feeling!
Example: "I feel upset."
What is an alternative for the word "problem"?
Challenge
Obstacle
Situation
True or false: Making mistakes means you're not smart.
False: mistakes are opportunities to leanr and grow.
What's something you can do every day that can help keep stress levels low before they build up?
Exercise
Journal
Plan Ahead
True or False: It's healthy to completely ignore your anger.
False: ignoring your anger can make it build up and explode later.
True or False: You always have to "fix" your feelings right away.
False: noticing and understanding them is the first step.
What is the first step in solving a problem?
identify or define the problem
What is a growth mindset?
True or False: Stress is always bad for you.
False: Having a little stress can help you get things done, too much stress can make you feel tired.
You're arguing with a friend, and it's getting heated. What is something you can do to de-escalate?
a. yell
b. punch
c. talk it out
d. throw something at them
c. talk it out
What is the difference between naming your feelings and ignoring them?
Naming helps you understand and cope while ignoring can make them grow stronger.
True or False: Jumping straight to a solution without thinking usually works best when problem solving.
False: Not thinking it through can lead to mistakes, overlook other details and lead to new problems.
Name one way you can stay motivated when a task feels hard.
break it into smaller steps
reward yourself
remind yourself of your goals
stay positive
Why can taking a break be helpful?
A break can help you calm down.
What is something you should avoid saying when angry?
insults
blaming statements
True or False: self-support skills only work if you practice them when you're already upset.
False: practicing them regularly builds resilience and makes it easier to use when needed.
It gives you a higher chance of solving the problem
It helps you think creatively
It gives you alternative options
Scenario: You tried something new and did not succeed at first. How could a growth mindset help you handle it?
Try a different strategy
Practice more
Ask for feedback
Learn from it
Name 3 healthy coping skills for stress
Deep breathing
Listening to music
Going for a walk
Journaling
Talking to someone
What is one way anger can be positive?
It can motivate you to set boundaries
solve problems
let you stand up for yourself respectfully
Name three ways to check in with yourself during a stressful or emotional moment.
notice your thoughts
name the feeling
pause and breathe
journal
self reflect
Scenario: You are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because something did not go the way you planned. You notice you're getting angry and might lose control over it.
How could you solve this situation and regain control over your emotions?
Take deep breaths
Step away from the situation
Reflect
Once you calm down, think of alternative ways to handle the situation.
What is the difference between saying "I can't do this" and "I can try and get better"?
BONUS
Why is trying a good idea?
"I can't do this" means giving up
"I can try and get better" means your practicing and learning
BONUS
Trying is a good idea because it can help you to improve and feel proud of yourself.