2. Are you STRESSED?
ďWhat stresses you out?
ďHow do you currently handle stress?
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3. What Is Stress?
ďStress is the bodyâs automatic response to any physical or
mental demand placed on it.
ďAdrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a
response to stress .
ďFight or Flight response is illicited.
4. Is All Stress Bad?
ďModerate levels of stress may actually improve
performance and efficiency
ďToo little stress may result in boredom
ďToo much stress may cause an unproductive anxiety
level
7. Negative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
- Weight gain/loss
- Unexpected hair loss
- Heart palpitations
- High blood pressure
2. Emotional
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Can lead to depression
⢠Can also lead to unhealthy coping
strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)
9. Other Helpful tips
ďChanging perceptions and expectations
ďBreak jobs/tasks into manageable parts
ďSet reasonable/realistic goals
ďAvoid procrastination
ďSet boundaries
ďDonât compromise your values/beliefs
ďSchedule âmeâ time
ďAvoid caffeine
10. Benefits of Stress Management
ďPhysical health gets better
ď more energy and stamina
ďEmotions stabilized
ď positive attitude
ď hopeful/happier
ďAbility to focus improved
ď able to learn and achieve
11. Relax
Our brain fires electrical waves at 14 or more cycles a
second.
These are beta waves and are great for getting tasks
done, but not for learning new things.
Taking a few minutes to relax deeply slows your brain
waves down.
These slower waves are alpha waves.
They occur at between 7 and 14 cycles a second
Studies show alpha waves improve learning.
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12. Free Apps
You have at your fingertips multiple resources through your
electronic device to help you deal with stress:
â˘Complete Relaxation: Guided Meditation for a Happy, Stress
Free Life
â˘The Mindfulness App
â˘Calm â Meditate, Sleep, Relax
â˘OmVana â Meditation for Everyone
13. Brief Mindfulness Exercise
Just sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and
listen.
https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness1/