1. Warm/up Journal
Juan has too many commitments and is beginning to feel the effects of stress. He writes for the school paper, volunteers on the yearbook committee, plays on the basketball and soccer teams, and is working hard to maintain a B+ average. At home, he helps take care of his younger brother and earns an allowance by doing chores such as cleaning out the garage and taking care of the family pets. On weekends, he works at a local bookstore to earn extra money. Juggling all of his responsibilities has become more and more difficult. Now his girlfriend wants him to spend more time with her.
What are Juan’s stressors?
Which stressors, if any, can he avoid or prevent? How?
Which stressors can he limit? How?
Which stress-management techniques can he help Juan deal with his stress?

2. List ways you personally deal with stress.

3. Stress-Management Techniques
Chapter 4 Lesson 2
Stress-Management Techniques
Objective: Describe four stress management skills
Main Idea: You can manage stress by learning skills to reduce the amount and impact of stress
in your life.

4. The effects of stress are addictive, meaning they build up over time.
Chronic Stress
Stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control
The effects of stress are addictive, meaning they build up over time.

5. Stress-management skills
- skills that help you mange stressors in a healthful, effective way.
Identifying what is stressful is the first step in learning how to manage stress.
Avoiding situations that cause stress is the easiest way to reduce its effects
If you are unable to avoid a stressor, you can try to limit the amount of stress you are exposed to.

6. Avoiding & Limiting Stress
Use refusal skills
If taking on a new activity will add to your stress, say no
Plan ahead
Manage your time wisely by planning ahead. Think about how stressed you feel before a test.

7. Avoiding & Limiting Stress
Think Positively
A positive outlook limits stress by shifting your perception and how you respond to a stressor.
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
These substances will harm the body and cause MORE stress.

8. Handling Stress and Reducing Its Effects
Practicing relaxation techniques
Deep breathing, think pleasant thoughts, stretching, taking a warm bath, and even laughing
Redirect your energy
When energy builds up from stress, use it in a constructive way. Be creative or be active.
Seek support
Confide in someone you trust for an objective view or valuable advice

9. Positive habits help you deal with, prevent, reduce, and recover from stress.
Adequate rest
Regular exercise
Nutritious foods
Build resiliency

10. The ability to bounce back from adverse circumstances.
Resilency
The ability to bounce back from adverse circumstances.

11. Avoiding and Limiting Stress
Avoiding stressful situation is the easiest way to reduce the effects of stress.
USE REFUSAL SKILLS – Determine if you have time for new activities.
PLAN AHEAD- Manage your time wisely.
THINK POSITIVELY- You can’t control everything in your life, but you can control how you respond.
Fig 4.4 (list one) ________________________________

12. AcTiViTy Create a Poster that shows… 1.One of your biggest stressors….
2. The activity you perform to redirect your energy
3. List the body’s 3 responses to stressors on page 94.
4. Must be fully colored.
5. DO WORK THAT REPRESENT YOU…don’t just throw something together!!!