Stressors

EXAMPLES:

• Life situations- school, friends, family problems
• Environmental- media, war, terrorist attacks
• Biological- illness or injury
• Thinking- appearance, self-esteem
• Behavior- busy schedule, smoking, drugs

BODY'S RESPONSE

RESPONSE

• Alarm- prepares to defend or flee
• Resistance- preform at a high level
• Fatigue- tire easily under prolonged stress

PHYSICAL RESPONSES

• Headache
• Heightened heart rate
• Heavy breathing
• Short Concentration
• Sweaty palms

LIMITING STRESS

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• Refusal Skills-
• Determine whether you have time to take on a new activity
• Plan Ahead-Manage time wisely
• Think positively- have a positive outlook,
• View something as an opportunity, not a threat

HANDLE AND REDUCE

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• Practice relaxation techniques-
• Deep breathing, stretching, laughing
• Redirect your energy-
• Use your nervous energy
• Seek support- talk to someone you trust

MORE WAYS

• Get enough sleep
• Regular physical activity
• Eat nutritious foods

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