Stressors
OMG, I have so much homework and a test tomorrow that I haven't studied for.
What is academic stress?
Squeeze your hands tight into fists and then let go (several times) when you're feeling panicky.
What is a grounding technique? What is a mindful exercise to help with relaxation?
I got a D on this test. I'm never getting into college.
What is catastrophizing?
Traveling around on two wheels.
What is bike riding?
It's noon and you're still in bed even though you went to bed early.
What is sleeping too much?
What is family stress?
What is mindful walking?
She didn't say hi to me so she must be mad.
What is mind-reading?
Getting wet and sandy with multiple people.
What is going to the beach with family/friends?
Your friends invite you out but you say no because you want to be alone.
What is isolating behavior?
Everyone in the group is arguing and creating drama!!
What is peer stress?
Noticing your lungs filling up and exhaling air.
What is mindful breathing?
I failed this math test. I'm so stupid.
What is generalizing? What is labeling?
Putting wet colors on paper.
What is painting?
Not engaging in your favorite hobby.
What is loss of interest?
I just don't know where to begin.
What is feeling overwhelmed by a big project (cleaning your room, doing a school project)?
That's not true. I'm not stupid. I just didn't study.
What is challenging negative thoughts?
It's either good or it's bad.
What is black & white thinking?
Sitting in a room with weird things in your ears, talking to yourself and looking at a screen with strange characters on it.
What is playing online video games with friends?
Snapping at everyone and feeling bothered by everything.
What is irritability?
My partner says I never spend enough time with them.
What is relationship stress.
I can do this. I've been through this before. I can try deep breathing or grounding techniques. It always goes away at some point.
What is positive self-talk.
I got an A but the test must have been easy.
What is minimizing?
What is listening to music and dancing?
I don't know what the teacher just said and this problem doesn't make any sense.
What is poor focus and concentration?