Stress
True or False:
stress is ALWAYS a bad thing to experience.
False, it is not always a bad thing to experience.
True or False:
you CAN'T use coping skills to manage stress
F A L S E
we can become stressed in a lot of situations
T R U E
True or False:
Taking care of yourself by eating well, getting enough sleep, and regularly exercising can reduce stress.
TRUE
What is a stressor
something that causes stress
defination of coping skills
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations
you become stressed during your TCAP test. what do you do?
take a deep breath, calm down, refocus, and finish the test.
3 Benefits to managing our stress
More energy, Positive attitudes, Feeling Happier, Feeling Hopeful, Ability to focus can improve, Physical health gets better
in what 2 ways from the powerpoint can we experince stress
internally and externally
Why are coping skills important to have?
they help you calm down, help you refocus
your sibling is stressing others in your family out. what is something nice we can tell our sibling
"hey, lets calm down" "hey, youre really stressing them out walk away and take some breaths" or "hey, lets leave them alone"
Outbursts in class or at home, Headaches, Unhappy, Easy to criticize yourself, Poor physical and mental health
Provide one external and one internal stressor example.
External: School assignments, pressure from friends to do something you don’t want to do, or difficult events such as natural disaster.
Internal: Wanting to do well at something, worry about what other people think, or having doubts about yourself.
What are 4 coping strategies we can utilize at school?
Deep breathing, journal, talk to someone, ask questions.
our friend makes you very stress out during school hours. what SHOULD you do
walk away, talk to them, breathe
List one positive and one negative stress management stragety for dealing with testing stress.
Positive: deep breaths, eat a good breakfast, talk to someone
negative: give up during the test, guess on your answers
what is the defination of stress from the powerpoint
§"a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation."
7 coping strategies you can use while outside of school when experiencing stress
listen to music, go for a walk, exercising, talk to someone, watch tv or a movie, focus on yourself, meditation, find a hobby you enjoy
How can we be there for a friend who is experiencing stress
be there for them, talk to them, listen to them
defination of stress management
the tools, strategies, or techniques that reduce stress and reduce the negative impacts stress has on your mental or physical well-being.