1. Stress Management Workshop

2. Someone trying to repair everything solo
S.T.R.E.S.S:
Someone trying to repair everything solo
David Willis

3. General Outline
General awareness
Stress in our lives
Self-Help

4. General Awareness

5. What is Stress? 2 Types of Stress
Positive (Eustress): Stress that causes one to become more motivated and supports growth
Negative (Distress): Stress that takes up all your energy and thought
Examples
Eustress: School work, starting a new job, planning important events, moving
Distress: Divorce, death of a loved one, toxic relationships

6. Common Symptoms of Stress
Headache/muscle tension
Change in sleeping patterns (insomnia or hypersomnia)
Change in appetite
MOODY!
Forgetful
Sweat (palms, pits, etc.)
Increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and/or breathing rate
“Butterflies in stomach”/nausea
Shaking
Bladder overdrive
Long term stress can lead to numerous health issues

7. 2. Self-Help

8. The “ABC” Strategy
“A” = Awareness
“B” = Balance
“C”= Control

9. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

10. Stress Managing Techniques
Change your way of thinking
Reframing:
Change the way you look at something in order to feel better about them
Positive thinking:
Focus on your strengths, learn from your struggle, make a change

11. Tips for Stress-Managing
Physical activity!
Sit down and eat a healthy meal with family, friends, or alone
Listen to music
To relax
To smile
To vent
Schedule time for yourself

12. Prevention Take Time to Relax
When stressed, relaxation is the best method to relieve stress on the mind and body
Benefits of Relaxing:
Slowing of heart rate
Reducing activities of stress hormones
Reducing anger and frustration
Provides a boost in confidence to handle big concerns/stress
Avoid cigarettes and excessive alcohol
Lead a healthy lifestyle
Manage your time
Take time to do things you enjoy
Ways to Relax
Yoga
Deep breathing
Massage
Listening to music
Meditation

13. Fun Ways to De-Stress Humor! Hanging out with friends
Going to the movies
Party
Dancing
Mindful eating

14. THANKS! You can find us at: Andrew P. Hill High School
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15. Share 1-2 of your stressors and think of ways to manage them