Define It
The mental, physical, emotional and behavioral reactions to any perceived demands or threats
Stress
can include physical (sweating), behavioral (fidgeting), mental (distraction) or emotional (anxiety) symptoms
Stress Response
The approach to breaking down a large issue into more manageable segments.
Small Steps
Someone or something to talk to or interact with to relieve stress.
Support System
The general practice of eating properly, getting regular rest, keeping a routine and making time for enjoyable activities.
Self Care
This reaction when our bodies react quickly to supply protection by preparing to take action
Fight or Flight response
When things become different in ones life, causing additional stress.
Changes
Intentionally creating an mental image of intent or relaxing environment.
Visualization
Finding other ways to thing about stressful situation
Changing your attitude
"life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react."
What we must sometimes do when there are too many requests on our time or well-being.
Say "No"
A continuous experience of feeling overwhelmed, oppressed, and behind in our responsibilities
Distress
Warning signs, or indications, that stress is becoming a problem.
"Red Flags"
The technique of progressively tensing and releasing different muscle groups.
Muscle Relaxation
Be realistic
The term for scheduled physical activity, which can reduce symptoms of depression and stress and can also maintain health.
Regular Exercise
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Vulnerability
The main two perceived types of stress
Real or Imagined
The practice of controlled respiration, with intent to reduce stress/anxiety.
Deep Breathing
Planning of time, making schedule and establishing priorities
organization
When we perform activities that are enjoyable, can divert focus, and can vary in difficulty/intensity
Getting a Hobby
The form of stress that is positive and beneficial. Feelings of being challenged are seen as opportunities. Helps provide energy and motivation.
Eustress
The two major factors that cause stress.
Perceiving a situation as dangerous, difficult or painful.
Believing that there are no resources to cope
The practice that combines a range of exercises and tasks in an outdoor environment
Nature Therapy
When you take opportunities to care for yourself, to rejuvenate and relax.
taking breaks or "me time"
When you realize you are moving too fast and must do this to decrease the amount of mistakes and physical/emotional stress
Slow Down