Vocabulary
Define Stress
a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
What are coping mechanisms?
What is one health problem you are more likely to have if you have consistent stress?
Heart problems
Mental illnesses
Name 3 common stressors for students
School
Homework
Extracurricular
social challenges
Transitions
Relationships
Work
Define "Baggage"
Emotional issues that you carry with you and can affect your present and future.
What are coping mechanisms used for?
Calming down, de-escalating situations and maintaining balance
Why is baggage a bad thing?
It can affect your daily mental state which can affect grades and relationships!
How do you deal with stress?
Coping Mechanisms
What are Priorities?
the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important
What are the benefits of meditation?
Reduce stress
increases attention
better sleep
An excess of stress can affect which of the following?
Emotions
Physical Health
Mental Wellbeing
Nutrition
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Define "Mental Wellbeing"
the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy
List 3 common coping mechanisms that you can use
- Meditation
- Getting active
- Sleeping/ resting
- Talking to someone
What happens when you hold onto negative feelings and emotions?
They grow and they can become overbearing
What does stress feel like?
Debatable
What is mindfulness?
a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Watch this guided meditation video
Hidden Free Space!!!
Why is caring for your mental health important?
A lot of reasons!
True or False: Heartbreaks can cause stress?
True