1. HEALTH & WELLNESS

2. 7 Dimensions of Wellness Wellness a state of complete physical, mental, and social well- being; not merely the absence of disease.

4. Controllable and Uncontrollable Factors  What are factors that you CAN control? - Lifestyle/Habits What does this include? - Stress - What are others that you can think of?  What are factors that you CAN’T control? - Family history/Genetics - Gender - Age - Environment - What are others that you can think of?

5. What is STRESS??  Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand.  Stress is the uncomfortable feeling you get when you are worried, scared, angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed. It is caused by emotions but affects your entire body.

6. Different Types of Stress  Survival Stress - “Fight or Flight" A common response to danger in all people and animals. When you are afraid that someone or something may physically hurt you, your body naturally responds with a burst of energy so that you will be better able to survive the dangerous situation (fight) or escape it all together (flight).  Internal Stress – Have you ever caught yourself worrying about things you can do nothing about or worrying for no reason at all? This is internal stress and it is one of the most important kinds of stress to understand and manage. Internal stress is when people make themselves stressed. This often happens when we worry about things we can't control or put ourselves in situations we know will cause us stress. Some people become addicted to the kind of hurried, tense, lifestyle that results from being under stress.

7. Different Types of Stress  Environmental Stress – This is a response to things around you that cause stress, such as noise, large crowds, and pressure from work or family. Identifying these environmental stresses and learning to avoid them or deal with them will help lower your overall stress level.  Fatigue and Overwork – This kind of stress builds up over a long time and can take a hard toll on your body. It can be caused by working too much or too hard at school, a sports team or other extracurricular event, your job, or at home. It can also be caused by not knowing how to manage your time well or how to take time out for rest and relaxation. This can be one of the hardest kinds of stress to avoid because many people feel this is out of their control.

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYzKD 26Che0 GENERATION STRESSED

9. How do I manage all of this STRESS? 1. Exercise regularly. 2. Nutrition – Eat a well-balanced diet. 3. Sleep – minimum 6-8 hours per night. 4. Support System – talk with family/friends. 5. Nurture-Self – Focus on the GOOD! 6. Time Management Skills – Plan Ahead/Avoid Procrastination! 7. RELAX!