Stress
What is the definition of stress?
Stress is the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is most important to you, that help guide the way that you live.
Values
Describe positive self-talk.
Positive self-talk is an inner dialogue that we have with ourselves where we encourage and convince our brains that 'You can do it!" through re-phrasing the negative thoughts into optimistic statements.
List the 3 dimensions of the health triangle.
Physical health
Social health
Mental, emotional, and spiritual health
A person who tends to see the good side of most situations and expects things to work out for the best is called __________ .
An optimist
Describe the 'fight or flight' alarm response.
When our brain senses a stressful situation, it sends emergency hormones (adrenaline) throughout the body to make us more alert and responsive to our surrounding environment. Effects of this response include faster heart rate, dilated pupils, faster respiration, and even stomach irritation.
A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs is called ______________.
Abstinence
A person who is able to deal with difficult feelings and is still respectful, has people they can turn to in times of need, and is realistic about their strengths and weaknesses can be described as being ___________________.
Emotionally healthy
When going through the Steps of the Decision Making Process, it is important when weighing the possible outcomes, that we base our decision on our ______________ .
Values or goals
What are 3 healthy ways to manage stress?
Plan ahead, think positively, avoid drugs and alcohol, practice relaxation/meditation/ deep breathing exercises, redirect your energy, resolve or eliminate the source of stress if possible, keep a sense of humor, get support by talking to someone you trust or a counselor/therapist
What are 3 long term physical problems related to stress?
Digestive problems (stomach aches, constipation, diarrhea)
High blood pressure
Heart disease, cancer, stroke
Skin problems
Lowered immune system function
Taking action to influence others to support a health related issue is called ________________ .
Advocacy
What are 3 types of refusal strategies we discussed in class?
Say "No" in a firm voice and stand your ground
Explain why
Offer alternatives
Leave if necessary
A person who tends to focus on the problems or challenges of a situation and expects more negative outcomes is called __________.
Pessimistic
Describe 3 ways which we can strengthen our self-esteem.
Choose friends who value and respect you.
Replace negative self-talk with positive self talk.
Accept the things you cannot change, focus your energy on things you can change.
Believe you can succeed to reach your goals.
Learn new skills/ work towards accomplishments rather than perfection.
Write down your goals.
Exercise regularly and eat healthy.