Stress occurs when the pressures of life exceed one's ability to cope. Common signs of stress include feeling stressed, having difficulty concentrating, procrastinating on important tasks, and suffering from frequent illnesses. Stress can be caused by factors like schoolwork, relationships, activities, and parental pressure for students. Managing stress involves exercising, keeping a routine, focusing on self-care, finding hobbies, talking to others, and using music. While too much stress is harmful, some stress can improve focus, competence, and time management.

1. LEADING A STRESS
FREE LIFE
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2. Experiencing Stress
• Feeling stressed ?
• Having difficulty managing pressures?
• Procrastinating when you have important projects
to complete?
• Never seem to have enough time for work or play
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3. Experiencing Stress
• Suffering more from coughs and colds recently?
• Generally act in a passive or aggressive manner?
• Unable to concentrate?
• Becoming forgetful?
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4. Experiencing Stress
• Low self- esteem or self – worth?
• Easily angered?
• Generally irritable?
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5. What is Stress?
• Stress occurs when pressure exceeds our perceived
ability to cope.
• When an individual is not able to manage a task/activities
or various aspects of their lives physically and
emotionally.
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6. Causes of stress in a student’s life
Studies Peers
Parental
Pressure
Social
relationships
Activities
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7. Managing Stress
Exercise
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8. Managing Stress
Follow a routine
Early to bed, early to rise
Look after yourself
Focus
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9. Managing Stress
Have a hobby
Find a person to talk to
Never forget to smile
Listen to music
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10. How stress can be good for you
• It makes you work harder.
• It makes you more competent and focused.
• It aids you in time management.
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