General
True or False: Eating Flaming Hot Cheetos for breakfast can help you manage stress.
False.
Flaming Hot Cheetos are not a whole food and therefore, cannot help balance your body or brain.
What type of stress busting strategy is the butterflies strategy?
A breathing strategy.
What is the word we use for positive stress.
Eustress.
How can yoga or other exercise help us manage stress?
Slow movements and slow breathing help slow down the nervous system.
Exercise releases endorphins to help manage stress.
True or False: Getting involved in drama can cause stress.
True.
Why does slow breathing help you manage stress?
Slow breathing helps slow down the nervous system.
What is the word we use for negative stress?
Distress.
How could playing basketball help you manage stress?
You are doing something fun, hanging out with friends, improving your skills and releasing endorphins :-)
True or False: Spending too much time on social media can cause stress.
True.
Studies show that people who spend LESS time on social media live happier and healthier lives :-)
Why does exercise help you manage stress?
Exercise releases feel good chemicals in the brain and they can put you in a better mood.
Working toward a big goal or playing in a game under pressure are examples of what kind of stress?
Eustress.
How can practicing mindfulness help you manage stress?
If you are practicing mindfulness you are aware of your body thoughts and environment. You can make good decisions when you are aware of these things.
What is stress?
Stress is when the body and mind don't feel good.
How does good nutrition help you manage stress?
Good nutrition helps keep the brain and body balanced.
Conflicts with peers, feeling alone, or being sick or injured are examples of what type of stress?
Distress.
How can being present help you manage stress?
If you are being present in your environment you are more likely to enjoy having fun with friends and family or be successful in classes at school.
What are the "feel good" chemicals released during exercise called?
Endorphins or neurotransmitters.
How does sleep help you manage stress?
Sleep helps to balance stress causing hormones.
This mental health condition is a product of too much stress.
Anxiety.
List 3 foods that could help manage stress.
Any whole foods including proteins, fruits, veggies, or grains.
No junk foods.