UNIT 4 : Stress management

Define and identify

Normal->making decisions and changing direction

beneficial->take action and move in new directions

Increases->our ability to deal with and control the stress decreases

Warning signs

Affects memory

physical consequences

lifelong skill

Essential Strategies for managing

Interact with other

Redirect your emotions

confide in others

take time to center yourself

keep a journal

Choose a healthy lifestyle

Practice

Stressors

actively look for solutions and use techniques

positive or negative

Healthy Lifestyle

Relaxation techniques

Nutrition

Choose food that breaks sugar down more slowly

consume 3 to 4 helpings of fruits and vegetables

Limit your use of nicotine, cf...

Exercise

enjoy a relaxing meal

Get oxygen

Improve your cardiovascular

Strengthens your body

Sleep

Lack of sleep-> stressor

Use the time to relax

Sleep too much

perfect place technique

soothing mask technique

relaxation blanket technique

breathing by three technique

deep breathing

deep muscle