1. Managing stress

3. Fight, flight or freeze response
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is activated
Physical
Heart rate and blood pressure
Release of Adrenaline and Cortisol
Blood  arms, legs
Breathing quickens
Muscle tension
Pupils dilate
Mental and emotional
High alert and only focus on the threat
Behavioural
Fighting
Escaping
Freezing

4. Physical Mental and emotional Behavioural
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate slow
No release of Adrenaline and Cortisol. Endorphins released.
Blood  internal (toward brain, digestion)
Breathing slow
Muscle relaxed
Mental and emotional
Low alert
Behavioural
Resting

5. Which one survived?
Both might notice a tiger stalking towards them. Who is most likely to survive?

7. Brain can’t differentiate between real threat and perceived threat
It just follows instructions. So if we tell our brain that a maths test is a threat, it will respond in exactly the same way.

12. What commonly stresses year 9’s?

14. When stress is too much..
A feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried
Irritability and moodiness
Sore stomach and headaches
Allergic reactions such as eczema or asthma
Problems sleeping
Difficulty concentrating

15. Top tips to manage stress..

16. 1. Get a good night's sleep.
Getting enough sleep helps keep your body and mind in top shape, making you better equipped to deal with any negative stressors.

17. Can’t sleep? - limit screen time before bed - increase exercise - problem solve what might be worrying you

18. 2. Treat your body well

19. 3. Exercise
Regular exercise helps release physical tension in our bodies
Gives our mind a break from what we might be stressing about
Releases endorphins which help us think positively

20. 4. Learn how to switch off and relax
Deep breaths
Exercise
Walking the dog
Relaxing shower or bath
Music
Drawing
Creative

21. 5. Put things in perspective and don’t sweat the small stuff

22. 6. Take a stand against overscheduling.
If you're feeling stretched, consider cutting out an activity or two, opting for just the ones that are most important to you.

23. 7. Be realistic.
Don't try to be perfect — no one is. And expecting others to be perfect can add to your stress level, too (not to mention put a lot of pressure on them!) If you need help on something, like schoolwork, ask for it.

24. 8. Watch what you’re thinking
Your outlook, attitude, and thoughts influence the way you see things.

25. 9. Solve the little problems.
Learning to solve everyday problems can give you a sense of control. But avoiding them can leave you feeling like you have little control and that just adds to stress.

26. 10. Build Your Resilience
Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.
See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.
Believe that you will succeed if you keep working toward your goals.
Take action to solve problems that crop up.
Build strong relationships and keep commitments to family and friends.
Have a support system and ask for help.
Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and fun.

27. Practise, practise, practise
Remember the weekend is never too far away.