2. PRESENTS TheSTRESSFactor

3. STRESSED???

4. Life can be stressful-especially during college.

5. Stress is a typical part of everyone’s life, but excess stress can trigger various physical and emotional responses such as: Gastrointestinal problems Headaches Frequent illness Fatigue Depression Panic attacksAnger Apathy

6. Finances Academics Parental Expectations Friends Deadlines Poor Eating Habits Typical Stresses for College students include:

7. To help with Stressors in your life, you can…… Take care of your mind and body. Make sure you’re eating right and exercising. Use relaxation techniques such as Meditation or Yoga.

8. To help with Stressors in your life, you can…… Be at peace with your expectations Create a support group with friends and wise council

9. To help with Stressors in your life, you can…… Develop a plan for each day that includes time for relaxation. Nurture your spiritual self.

10. Optional Activity Create your own stress ball  All you need is balloons, flour, and a funnel  Simply fill a balloon with flour and tie it off  You can even decorate the stress ball with markers and stickers if you choose

11. DON’T use counterproductive strategies such as:  Tobacco, alcohol and/or drugs  Overeating  Isolation  Overspending  Procrastinating

12. If you have questions or concerns about stress getting the best of you, contact:  Counseling Services 104 Oakley Applied Science 270-809-6851  Psychological Center 401 Wells Hall 270-809-2504  Health Services 136 Wells Hall 270-809-3809  In the case of emergency call: Public Safety 270-809-2222  To use an on campus phone to dial a campus number dial the last 4 digits of the phone number

13. References: Fahey, Insel & Roth, “Fit & Well Eleventh Edition”, McGraw Hill, 2015, pgs. 309-320.