Chapter 8 Lesson 3 Managing stress

Stress In Your Life Stress – Body’s response to changes around you Distress – Negative stress Eustress – positive stress

Stress and Stressors Stressors – things that trigger stress Body responds to most stressors by getting ready to act “fight or flight” response One part of response is the release of Adrenaline

Fight or Flight Response 1. More blood is directed to your muscles and brain 2. Your heart beats faster 3. your muscles tighten up and are ready for action

Fight or Flight Response 4. Your air passages widen so that you can take in more air 5. Your senses sharpen. You become more alert 6. The level of sugar in your blood increases, which gives you extra energy

Stress and Fatigue Once the stressor is gone body’s response usually stops Fatigue usually sets in

Two Types of Fatigue Physical Fatigue – Extreme tiredness of the whole body - Usually occurs after vigorous activity Psychological Fatigue – Extreme tiredness caused by your mental state - Brought on by stress, worry, boredom, or depression

Time Management 1. Set Priorities 2. Make a Schedule 3. Learn to say no

Defense Mechanisms Denial – Refusal to accept reality Rationalization – Justifying behavior to avoid guilt or to be accepted Repression – blocking out unpleasant thoughts

Defense Mechanisms Displacement – having bad feelings toward someone not really related to the cause of the problem Projection – blaming someone else for your problems

Coping With Stress Two ways to Cope with stress Eliminate stressor Avoid stressor

Managing Stress Effectively 1. Stay Healthy – Eat right, exercise 2. Talk – Talk things out 3. Redirect – Channel extra energy into something positive 4. Relax – Find something your enjoy and do that 5. Laugh – Laughter relieves stress