How can stress affect us?
Stress can have an impact on your school grades. True or False.
Yes, it can be hard to focus when you are feeling stressed.
Name 3 positive coping skills.
Exercising, art activities, yoga, riding a bike, singing/dancing, drawing, listening to music, journaling etc.
Yoga is a good way to deal with stress. True or False?
True
How can stress affect our stomach?
Stomach ache, nauseous, vomit
How can deep breathing and meditating help when we are stressed?
Deep breathing and meditation allows us to be present in the moment and calm down.
How can talking be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your problems/stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and get everything out in the open rather than bottling it up.
How can stress affect your body physically?
Headache, sweating, hot temperature, heart racing
What are two ways to improve our nutrition?
Drink alot of water, exercise, eat veggies/fruits
Exercise is a negative way to deal with stress. True or False?
False
Name 3 common ways a student can be stressed.
Tests, Homework, Too much pressure, Arguments with friend(s) etc.
Can coping with stress alone be helpful?
Yes. Sometimes taking time for ourselves can help calm us down.
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
Is all stress, bad stress?
No. There is something called "Good Stress" known as "Eustress". This occurs when we are excited. Example: riding a roller coaster.
How many hours a night should is considered a good night sleep?
7-8 hours
Taking your anger out on a friend is a good coping skill. True or False?
False.