Stress
This kind of stress is an unhealthy stress that can cause physical and mental health issues.
hint: continuous financial issues
Distress
What is an example of a mindfulness practice?
meditation
prayer
movement
This kind of breathing technique allows you to create a shape by breathing in patterns of 4 seconds.
Box Breathing
Name 2 techniques that we talked about in group that you think could be beneficial when you feel like you need to calm down.
Tipp
Rain
Meditations
Leaves on a stream
What is the only animal that can't jump?
Hint: it is the largest land animal
Elephant
This kind of stress is a beneficial form of short-lived stress that motivates people to take action.
Hint: Traveling or staring a new job
Eustress
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is intentionally living with awareness in the present moment, without judging or rejecting the moment, without attachment to the moment.
This kind of breathing technique involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowing while pursing your lips.
Candle breathing or pursed lips breathing
This technique focuses on utilizing temperature, exercise, paced breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation
TIPP
What is the largest living tree in the world known as?
The general sherman tree
Name 2 physical symptoms of stress
increased blood pressure
headaches
general body aches and pains
shortness of breath
upset stomach
inability to focus
This technique involves systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This kind of breathing technique helps you focus on your diaphragm, a muscle in your belly.
Belly or Diaphragmatic breathing
This technique is a mindfulness practice that allows you to cope with emotions by these 4 steps- Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture
RAIN
What is the first brand of bubble gum to hit the shelves?
Dubble Bubble
Name 2 emotional/cognitive symptoms of stress
restlessness
sadness/depression
anxiety
trouble keeping track of things
difficulty problem solving
trouble getting tasks competed
negative thinking
lack of motivation
This kind of mindfulness practice is a chair-based exercise utilizing stretches and movement with a meditative awareness.
Chair yoga
This breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8 seconds
4-7-8 breathing
This technique is a practice of taking care of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness.
Self-Care
What egg-laying mammal has a paddle-shaped tail, a sleek body covered in dense fur, a wide, flat bill, and big webbed feet?
Patypus
This kind of stress can feel like never ending and inescapable. It tends to be long-term.
Chronic Stress
True or False: Mindfulness is to be practiced only during meditations.
False: You can practice mindfulness anywhere and anytime. You can even practice mindfulness while doing laundry or other chores.
True or False: breathing techniques can only be done in a time of high anxiety or stress.
False: You can practice breathing techniques whenever, even when you are feeling calm.
Name 2 coping skills you can use for overcoming the fight, flight, or freeze response.
deep breathing
meditation
grounding exercises
How many great lakes are there?
5