STRESS MANAGEMENT

STRESS MANAGEMENT FACILITATOR: Sandra Copeland, counselor student support services

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)WHAT IS STRESS?STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)Stress is the way your mind and your body react to any situation that is new, threatening, or exciting.

Stress is the bodys reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response.

Stress is the reaction to demands.STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)TYPES OF STRESSSTRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)GOOD STRESS

BAD STRESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.) GOOD STRESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)Good StressGives you an extra burst of energyKeeps you alertEnables you to avoid danger

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.) BAD STRESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)Bad Stress Can CauseHeadaches/BackachesAnxiety attacksBouts of depressionInsomnia

STRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)SOME SOURCES OF STRESSSTRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)Academic performanceLifestyle changesJobsFinancial problemsPersonal problemsRelationshipsHealth, fitness, nutritionSTRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)SIGNS OF STRESS/WHAT TO LOOK FORSTRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)High blood pressureLoss of appetiteAcne/pimplesShortness of breathLack of energyIrritableDifficulty concentratingCrying spellsSnapping at peopleFiddling with hairOvereating, drinking, smokingHaving trouble completing a taskFinding it difficult talking to peopleLosing sense of humorSTRESS MANAGEMENT (contd.)WHAT TO DO

Get in shape physically/mentallyExercise/aerobicsGet adequate sleepReward yourselfLaughDont overdo the caffeineView life as a challenge to deal withRead/listen to a relaxation tapeSet a regular bedtime scheduleAvoid long daytime napsGet course materials together before going to bedAvoid the use of drugs/alcoholDont let any one thing dominate you

HELPFUL WEBSITEShttp://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_00.htm

http://cmhc.utexas.edu/stressrecess/Guided_Program/index.html