STRESS
What Is Stress?? A Definition: Stress is a Psycho-Physiological Phenomenon. A Definition: Stress is the unconscious mobilization of an individual’s resources in response to a stimulus.
OR FIGHT FLIGHT
Physiological Effects Adrenaline Levels Increase Heart Rate Increases Breathing Speeds Up Blood Pressure Increases Blood Flow is Diverted Away from “Non-Essential” Organs and Increased to “Essential” Ones Immune and Other Systems are Shut Down Coagulating Agents are Pumped into Bloodstream
Human Stress is a Complex Issue
Breakdown/ Irrational act
Social Support
LOCUS OF CONTROL
LOUSY WEATHER
TRAFFIC
System Problems
Ways to reduce the negative impact of Stress: UNDERSTAND THAT STRESS IS A FACTOR IN YOUR LIFE HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TO STAY HEALTHY GET ORGANIZED PLAN PERIODIC DOWNTIME FIGHT THE BATTLES YOU CAN WIN