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