1. Stressed Out?

2. What is Stress?
Our body’s response to the demands placed on us in our lives
Stress requires the body to adjust so it can return to a normal state.

3. Eustress Positive Stress Scoring the winning points in a game
Getting a new job
Going on a date
Getting a promotion
Getting a good grade
Being recognized for a job well done

4. Distress Negative stress Overworked Failing a class
Parents divorce
Getting fired from a job
Death of a loved one

5. Stressors
School
Work
Athletics
Obligations
Deadlines
Expectations

6. Fight Flight Freeze Compromise Confront the stressor
Run from the stressor
Freeze
Compromise
Don’t respond to the stressor
Work out a solution with the stressor

7. Defense Mechanisms
Strategies that help a person cope with stressful situations

8. Denial
pretending that the stressful situation never occurred

9. Projection
Blaming someone else to avoid being stressed by the situation

10. Regression
Resorting to child-like behaviors to relieve the stress

11. Displacement
Taking out frustration on someone or something that had nothing to do with the stressful situation

12. Stress Management Set & Prioritize Goals Budget Your Time
Learn to Say No
Slow Down
Relax & Have Fun
Get Regular Exercise
Eat Healthy
Get 7-10 hrs. of Sleep per Night
Have a Support System