Mount St. Joseph University Learning Objectives Understand the Value of Being Healthy as a Student Leader Identify Current Stressors Identify Stress Management Techniques Make a Plan to Increase Coping Skills

Mount St. Joseph University Activity Quietly/silently create your own list –Identify the main stressors in your life –What makes each of these items stressful –Generate a list of stress management activities

Mount St. Joseph University Students and stress Student leaders and stress Healthy stress and balanced living Alleviating stress and finding balance Life is Stressful Developing long-term stress management and coping skills.

Mount St. Joseph University Stress What is the cause of the stress? Short term techniques: confront the problem and make a plan Talk through it with someone Managing stress in our lives: Relaxation exercises Get away from it for a while Don’t add to it with poor health decisions Ask for help Create a less stressful environment

Mount St. Joseph University Time Management What are my peak work hours, attention span, eating and sleeping habits, my own limitations? Organize Prioritize Schedule and plan for reasonable down time and pop ups If you can’t get things done after sticking to this for a week or so then consider less items on to-do How do you manage your time?

Mount St. Joseph University Coping Skills and Stress Change the Scene (Environment and the way you relate to others) Change your Mindset Organize yourself and the way you spend your time and energy Self regulate your commitments -Set goals -Say yes and invest in commitments -Control your time and manage the pace in which you live Build your strength and stamina to withstand pressures