Stress Managing

When does Stress ease up?

What may help you manage stress?

What is Stress?

Everyone feels stress

Response to pressure or threat

It triggers adrenaline (temporarily affects nervous system

Symptoms

Heartbeat gets faster

Breathing gets faster

Palms get sweaty

Your knees start to shake

Fight or Flight response (an automatic response that prepares us to deal with danger)

Anything may active it

It may help one to perform well under pressure

When a challenge is over one may feel relaxed and recharged

Doesn't always happen in the moments or happen quickly

May be long term stress

Coping with divorce

Moving to a new neighborhood

Going to a new school

Long term stress = lasting, low-level stress that can leave one feeling overwhelmed or tired

Take a stand against overscheduling

Consider cutting out an activity or two

Be realistic

Don't put yourself in unnecessary pressure

Get a good night sleep

Sleep helps one's body to relax and recharge

Learn to relax

Relaxation response = opposite of stress, and a feeling of well being and calm

Make time for fun

Activities that you enjoy

Treat your body well

Regular exercise and eat well

Find the upside

Your outlook, attitude, and thoughts influence the way you see things

Solve the little problems

Solve problems that crop up

Build positive relationships

People who believe in us boost our ability to do things