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Stress Management

*Analyze Stressors and Stress Management Skills Stress is the body’s reaction to any stimulus that requires a person to adjust to a changing environment. Not all stress is harmful; a small amount of stress is good; it makes us more alert and increases our energy.

*Analyze Stressors and Stress Management Skills Stressors can be internal (heart attack) or external forces (new job). ***EX:Failing a test is an example of a typical stressor.

*Analyze Stressors and Stress Management Skills Stressors can cause the body to go into an alarm or warning mode: “fight or flight”. Signs and symptoms: Rapid heart beat, increased blood pressure, increased breathing, slower digestion, dry mouth. These symptoms provide a burst of energy and strength; afterwards fatigue or exhaustion sets in.

*Steps Involved in Controlling Stressors 1.***Identify stressor (always the first step) What was the event? Why do you feel stress?

*Steps Involved in Controlling Stressors How much stress was experienced? Do you have negative or positive feelings? How did you deal with the stress?

*Steps Involved in Controlling Stressors 2.Problem solving method: A. Gather information B.Identify the problem C.List possible solutions D.Make a plan E.Act on your solution F.Evaluate the results G.Change the solution

*Management of stress when it causes a physical reaction 1.STOP and break out of the stress response.

*Management of stress when it causes a physical reaction 2. ***BREATHE-take a slow deep breath to relieve tension.

*Management of stress when it causes a physical reaction 3. REFLECT and think about the cause of the stress.

*Management of stress when it causes a physical reaction 4. CHOOSE how you want to deal with the stress

*Stress Reducing Techniques 1. Live a healthy life. ***(A balanced diet and exercise provide the best long-term relief.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 2. Take a break from stressors. (Sit in a comfortable chair with your feet up.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 3. Relax. (Take a warm bath.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 4. Escape. (Listen to soothing music.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 5. Relieve tension. (Concentrate on relaxing each muscle.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 6. Rely on others. (Talk to a friend.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 7. Meditate. (Think about your values and beliefs in a higher power.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 8. ***Use imagery. (Close your eyes and use all your senses to place yourself in a place that you feel comfortable and relaxed.) EX: SITTING IN THE SUN AT THE BEACH

*Stress Reducing Techniques 9. Enjoy yourself. (Find a hobby, sport, etc. to provide “time-out”.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 10. ***Renew yourself. (Learn a new skill or a hobby, participate in community activities.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 11. Develop outside interests. (Provide time for yourself.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 12. Seek assistance or delegate tasks. (No one can do Everything all the time.)

*Stress Reducing Techniques 13. Avoid too many commitments. (Say “no”)

*Stress Reducing Techniques ***FOCUS ON YOUR SUCCESSES!!