3. Stress is… a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. What is Stress #1

4. What Stresses You Out? #2 What causes you to stress?What helps you calm down? Share with your partner.

5. How does stress feel to you? #3 How would you explain to a friend how you feel when you are stressed out? Use describing words. (adjectives)

6. Types of Stress #4 Eustress is the good stress that motivates you to continue working. Everyone needs a little bit of stress in their life in order to continue to be happy, motivated, challenged and productive. Bad stress, or distress, is when the good stress becomes to much to bear or cope with. Tension builds, there is no longer any fun in the challenge, there seems to be no relief, no end in sight.

7. Anything that causes stress is a stressor. Stressors range from everyday annoyances to serious problems. Examples of stressors: noises unpleasant people a speeding car taking a big test going out on a date What causes stress? #5

8. The most common sources of stress in teens are:  Homework/School  Parents/Family  Social Life  Time Common Sources of Stress #6

9.  Homework/School - grades tests college finals week

10.  Parents/Family - Expectations Pressure to do well Not achieving/blowing it Want them to trust you Dysfunction Abuse Drugs/Alcohol Criticism Siblings

11.  Social Life - Friends Boyfriends/girlfriends Extra curricular activities Try outs Appearance Fitting in

12.  Time - No time Deadlines Keeping up Lack of sleep Doing too much at once Unprepared

13. When you are afraid that someone or something may physically hurt you, your body naturally responds with a burst of energy –adrenaline- so that you will be better able to survive the dangerous situation (fight) or escape it all together (flight). Survival Stress

14. Managing Stress - Fight or Flight clip, How To Manage Stress Training Video – 46 sec

15. Signs/Symptoms of Stress #7

16. Stress and mindset can spark cardiac problems 3:30 min

17. A few tips: 1. Keep a positive outlook 2. Manage your time 3. Focus on your physical health Stress Management (#8)

18. Keep a positive outlook! Stress can make you feel depressed, anxious, or afraid. Remind yourself to look at the big picture and keep things in perspective. -Think positively -Keep your sense of humor -Have some fun

19. Time Management Learning time management skills can help you reduce stress and get more done. Managing your time involves figuring out which activities are most important to you. You need to distinguish between the “should” and “musts” on the to-do list. Learn how to say “no!”

20. Strengthen your physical health. Exercise regularly. When you exercise it increases your oxygen intake which helps you think more clearly. Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress. Start your day with a healthy breakfast and reduce your caffeine and sugar intake. Get plenty of sleep. Feeling tired can increase stress by causing you to think irrationally. Set aside relaxation time. Relaxation techniques slowing your heart rate and make you feel less tense.

21. Speaking of relaxation…. Let’s try some meditation. Find a place to sit on the floor. Make sure you are not too close to anyone. Get away from friends!!!!!!! (6 min)

22. Breath work and meditation for teens - 6 minutes

23. Wellcast - How to Meditate 6 minutes

24. Did you relax? What would have made it more relaxing? Why is it hard for some people to take a “time-out” and relax for a few moments?