Causes of Stress
Things that cause stress are called ______?
Sressors
Thinking this way will help you manage your stress better.
Positive
Physical stress
the type of stress that affects your body
______ stress can motivate us and teach us time management skills.
Good
In what way can stress affect you?
Physical (body), Psychological (mind), Emotional, Behavioral
Name 3 possible stressors at school.
Homework, presentations, school subjects (Math/English/Science) being late, tests, bullying, peer conflict
____________ thinking tends to cause more stress.
Negative
Psychological stress
caused by situations that make us feel excluded, or as if we don't belong
Not dealing with your stress can cause what?
Long term physical and psychological issues.
Name 3 ways stress can affect you physically.
Headaches, skin problems (acne), weight gain/loss, over sleeping, insomnia, stomachaches, fast heartbeat, perspiration, ulcers, high blood pressure, constant fatigue, dizziness
Name 3 possible stressors at home.
Family conflict, change in family dynamics, clutter, noisy environment
Name 3 positive ways to deal with stress.
Listen to music, meditation, exercise, sleeping, eating healthy, go for a walk, talk to someone, take a break, ask or help, do something you enjoy, identify the stressor, write/Draw/Read
Psychosocial stress
a particular relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised by the person as taxing or exceeding his or her resources and endangering his or her well-being
_____ stress makes it difficult to function on a daily basis.
Bad
How can stress effect someone in a positive way? Name 4
It can motivate you to succeed, helps you learn and grow, teach's you time management and how to meet deadlines, makes you resilient, helps you to improve, could make you more assertive, helps you to problem solve, can be good for your immune system (short term)
What is stress?
A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Name 3 positive ways to deal with stress at school.
Get organized, ask for help, complete your work on time, study, practice, manage your time well, talk to someone
Most common stress?
Acute stress is the stress experienced on a daily basis from minor situations
Too much stress can have____________ effects on your mind and body.
negative
Name three ways stress can affect you psychologically/emotionally.
Mood swings, lack of concentration, anxiety, anger, irritability, depression, panic attacks, crying, nightmares, restless, confusion, feelings of helplessness
Name 3 possible stressors in your social life.
Peer pressure, fighting with your friends/girlfriends/boyfriends, asking someone out, rumors, social media, bullying
Why is it important to identify your stressors?
So that you can problem solve ways to deal with them in a positive manner, so they don't cause long term effects or start affecting other areas of your life. It is important to pay attention to the physical and psychological signs.
Psycho-spiritual stress
A crisis of values, meaning, and purpose; joyless striving (instead of productive, satisfying, meaningful and fulfilling work; and a misalignment within one's core spiritual beliefs
Which of the following would cause good stress? A. Not completing your homework on time. B. Friendship falls apart. C. Preforming well in your sport. D. Getting a bad grade on a test
C. Preforming well in your sport
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Name 3 health problems that stress can lead to
High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.