Do Now Define “Wellness” Give an example of each of these areas of Health Physical- Environmental Mental- Social Emotional- Spiritual What is considered a “risky” behavior?

STRESS How it affects you and your life

Definition of Stress Stress is change Stress is change It is also what you feel when you react to pressure, It is also what you feel when you react to pressure, from the outside world from the outside world (school, work, after-school activities, family, friends) or (school, work, after-school activities, family, friends) or from inside yourself from inside yourself (wanting to do well in school, wanting to fit in). (wanting to do well in school, wanting to fit in). Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages.

Types of Stress There are two types of stress There are two types of stress Eustress Eustress Positive stress Positive stress Distress Distress Negative Stress Negative Stress What is the difference between positive and negative stress? What is the difference between positive and negative stress?

What Causes Stress? It's caused by your body's instinct to protect itself from emotional or physical pressure or, in extreme situations, from danger. It's caused by your body's instinct to protect itself from emotional or physical pressure or, in extreme situations, from danger.

How your body reacts to Stress. General Adaptation Syndrome General Adaptation Syndrome Alarm Stage Alarm Stage Fight or Flight Reflex Fight or Flight Reflex Resistance Resistance Repairs damage Repairs damage Exhaustion Exhaustion Body gives out Body gives out

It’s all about BALANCE! Too little stress Too little stress No motivation to act or better oneself No motivation to act or better oneself No reason to finish anything No reason to finish anything Good Amount of Stress Good Amount of Stress Drives motivation, activity, and life Drives motivation, activity, and life Too much stress Too much stress Feeling depressed, edgy, guilty, tired Feeling depressed, edgy, guilty, tired Having headaches, stomachaches, trouble sleeping Having headaches, stomachaches, trouble sleeping Laughing or crying for no reason Laughing or crying for no reason Blaming other people for bad things that happen to you Blaming other people for bad things that happen to you Only seeing the down side of a situation Only seeing the down side of a situation Feeling like things that you used to enjoy aren't fun or are a burden Feeling like things that you used to enjoy aren't fun or are a burden Resenting other people or your responsibilities Resenting other people or your responsibilities

STRESSED OUT???? That is a signal that you are not handling the stressors of life well. That is a signal that you are not handling the stressors of life well. How can you handle stress better? How can you handle stress better?

Dealing with Stress Change your mindset Change your mindset Think of change as a challenging part of life – let it motivate you rather than break you down Think of change as a challenging part of life – let it motivate you rather than break you down See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable. See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable. Give yourself a break. Give yourself a break. Be optimistic. Be optimistic. Believe in yourself. Believe in yourself.

Dealing with Stress Take ACTION Take ACTION Make a list of the things that are causing your stress. Make a list of the things that are causing your stress. Take control of what you can Take control of what you can Don’t let the small stuff build up. Take control of it NOW. Don’t let the small stuff build up. Take control of it NOW. If you can take steps to solve the problem or remove yourself from the problem, DO IT. If you can take steps to solve the problem or remove yourself from the problem, DO IT.

How to “just deal” Take ACTION (cont) Take ACTION (cont) Don't commit yourself to things you can't do or don't want to do. Don't commit yourself to things you can't do or don't want to do. Make goals to give you direction and a destination Make goals to give you direction and a destination Make time to relax Make time to relax Make time to do things you enjoy Make time to do things you enjoy Remind yourself to breathe! Remind yourself to breathe!

Dealing with Stress Build a Support System Build a Support System Strong relationships to positive family and friends. Strong relationships to positive family and friends. Ask for help – find someone that deals with their stress well and figure out how they do it. Ask for help – find someone that deals with their stress well and figure out how they do it. However, make sure you are getting good advice from those that truly support you and want the best for you. However, make sure you are getting good advice from those that truly support you and want the best for you.

Preventing Stress related Illnesses Eating well-balanced meals on a regular basis Eating well-balanced meals on a regular basis Drinking less caffeine Drinking less caffeine Getting enough sleep Getting enough sleep Exercising on a regular basis Exercising on a regular basis