What is STRESS????How one's body reacts to change can be called stress. These changes can come from feelings, situations, and people. For example, going to a new school is a change that can cause stress.
Things that cause stress are called stressors.
- For example:
- going to a new school
- divorce or separation of parents
- winning an award
- taking a test
- death of a relative
- being sick
How do you balance the stress in your life?
Stay aware of your signs of stress. If you are having signs of stress, follow the tips below to avoid stress overload (distress).
Since stress will be with us the rest of our lives, it is important to know some ways of dealing with stress.
Ways to handle too much stress
- Take deep breaths/Practice deep breathing exercises
- Watch your thoughts/think positive
- Find time to relax and cool out
- Pray or read something inspirational
- Visualize what you want to happen
- Use pressure points to reduce headaches
- Talk problems over with a friend or counselor
- Don't dwell on your weaknesses
- Feel proud of your accomplishments
- Exercise daily
- Do muscle tension relaxation exercises
- Punch a pillow, scream or kick a can
- Prepare for tests early
- Eat a nutritious meal or snack
- Take one thing at a time
- Set realistic goals
- Stop worrying about things that may never happen
- Learn from your mistakes
- Forgive yourself and others
- Get involved with things you like to do
- Make time for fun
- Do something for others
Use the four steps to problem solving:
- Brainstorm solution
- Think of the consequences
- Choose a solution
- Evaluate your choice
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