Stress Management

Unhealthy Stress Management

100

True or False- Drinking to much to cope with stress is unhealthy stress management?

True- Your coping methods should contribute to your greater emotional and physical health.

200

What are three unhealthy ways to reduce stress?

smoking, drinking, bingeing on junk food, zoning out in front of the t.v. for hours, withdrawing, using pills to relax, sleeping too much, procrastinating, avoiding problems, lashing out, angry outburst, physical violence

300

True or False-No single stress management method works for everyone or in every situation

True- Experiment with different techniques and strategies, focus on what makes you calm and in control.

400

True or False-Compromising is a unhealthy way to reduce stress.

False- Being willing to bend a little will give you a good chance to find a happy middle ground

500

Healthy or Unhealthy- Don't try to control the uncontrollable.

Many things in our lives are beyond our control. Rather than focusing on the uncontrollable focus on what you can control.

Get Moving

100

True or False-Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress.

True-Just about any form of physical activity can burn away anger, tension, and frustration.

200

Name three ways you can get moving to relieve stress.

dancing, walking, running, using the stairs instead of the elevator, riding your bike....

300

True or False- 10min. bursts of exercise will help relieve stress

True- Any activity that elevates your heart rate and makes you break out in a sweat can help relieve stress.

400

True or False- Playing a activity based video game is a way to reduce stress.

True

500

True or False- Activities that are continuous and rhythmic are the best in reducing stress

True- Exercises that require moving both arms and legs are especially effective at relieving stress.

Engage Socially

100

True or False- Social engagement is the quickest way to relieve stress.

True- There is nothing more calming to your nervous system than communicating with another human being.

200

True or False- Isolating yourself will help relieve stress.

False-The more lonely and isolated you are, the greater your vulnerability to stress.

300

True or False- Making eye contact and listening in an attentive way relieves stress.

True- The inner ear, face, heart, and stomach are wired together in the brain, so socially interacting with another person face-to-face can quickly calm you down. It can also release hormones that reduce stress.

400

Name three ways you can engage socially to reduce stress.

talking to colleagues, having lunch or coffee with friends, join a class or club, call or email an old friend, go with someone to a movie or concert....

500

True or False- Opening up is a sign of weakness

False- Opening up is not a sign of weakness and it wont make you a burden to others, in fact most people will be flattered that you trust them enough to confide in them.