Stress Management

Stressors

Life situations
1. School
2. Friend problems
3. Peer pressure
4. Family issues
5. Moving or changing schools

Enviormental
1. Unsafe neighborhood
2. Media and electronics

Cognitive
1. Low self- esteem
2. illness
3. Injury
4. Disability

WAYS TO LIMIT STRESS

• Use refusal skills
• Plan ahead
• Think positive

HANDLING STRESS

• Relax
• Change the direction of your energy
• Listen to music
• Exercise
• Spend time with people

Response to stress

• Dilated pupils
• Sweat
• Increased pulse
• Blood sugar lowers
• Tension in muscles