Understanding Stress
Stress is the feeling you get when you feel ____ or worried.
What is overwhelmed?
Talking to a friend or family member can help you feel ____.
What is supported?
Feeling happy or sad, angry or calm are examples of ____.
Paying attention to your breathing can help you feel ____.
What is calm?
Eating healthy food helps your body feel ____.
What is strong?
This type of stress is temporary, like feeling nervous before a test.
What is short-term stress?
Doing things you enjoy, like reading or drawing, helps you feel ____.
What is relaxed?
It's okay to feel ____ when things aren’t going well, but talking helps.
What is sad?
When you focus on what you see, hear, or feel right now, you are practicing ____.
What is mindfulness?
Sleeping enough at night helps you feel ____ during the day.
What is rested?
Stress can make your heart beat faster and your muscles feel tense. This is called the ____ response.
What is fight-or-flight?
Taking deep breaths helps your body feel ____ when you are stressed.
What is calm?
This emotion is common when something doesn't go the way you want it to.
What is frustration?
A simple way to relax is to close your eyes and imagine a peaceful place. This is called ____.
What is guided imagery?
Drinking water instead of sugary drinks helps you feel ____.
What is healthy?
Stress from problems at home, work, or school can be called ____ stress.
What is daily stress?
Exercise, like walking or dancing, can help reduce ____.
What is stress?
Feeling worried about something in the future is called ____.
What is anxiety?
Doing things slowly and carefully, like stretching, helps your body feel ____.
What is relaxed?
Moving your body, like walking or stretching, can help you feel ____.
What is better?
When stress lasts for a long time, it is called ____ stress.
What is chronic stress?
If you feel stressed, one way to feel better is to ____ for a while.
What is rest?
Feeling really mad is an emotion called ____.
What is anger?
Focusing on one thing at a time instead of multitasking can help reduce ____.
What is stress?
Getting fresh air and sunlight can help your mood feel ____.
What is improved?