This document discusses stress, including defining stress as emotional or physical tension in response to challenges or demands. It describes "eustress" as good stress that energizes, while "distress" drains energy. Common stress sources for students are listed as major tests, projects, homework, lack of time, sleep, and relationships. Physical and mental signs of stress are provided. Methods for dealing with stress discussed include developing a growth mindset, relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation, planning, and cultivating emotional competencies.

1. Stress
Management
LIBBY HUNT

2. Objectives
Understand Stress
Good vs. Bad
Analyze your Stress
Methods

3. What is Stress?
Emotional or physical tension
How we react to a challenge or demand
 Eustress
 Good stress
 Energizing
 Helps with focus
 Distress
 Bad stress
 Drains energy
 Causes panic
 Learning difficult (stress
hormones)

4. Common Stress Sources
 Major test/projects
 Homework
 Not having enough time
 Not enough sleep
 Peer relationships
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5. Signs of Stress
 Physical
 Lots of possibilities
 Fast breaths/shallow breath
 Fast heart
 Restless
 Sleep issues
 Achy/ frequent trips to the nurse
 Chest pain
 Eating too much/little
 Dizziness
 Mental
 Unusual emotional volatility
 Increased anxiety
 Short temper
 Frequent expression of
crying/worrying/complaining
 Lapse in judgement
 Inability to concentrate
 Over focus on performance
 Forgetful

6. How Stressed are You?
QUIZ TIME!!
Discussion!

7. How do I deal with it?
Strategies
Growth Mindset
Relaxation
Planning

8. Strategies
 Talk it out
 Bottle it up
 Get as much sleep as possible
 Use time efficiently
 Advil and crying
 Eat healthy
 Don’t cram
 Ignore it
 Write out a schedule
 Music

9. Growth Mindset

10. Relaxation Methods
 Mind-Body-Spirit
Diet
Exercise
Sleep
 Deep Breathing
In the moment
 Muscle Relaxation/ Meditation

11. Emotion Competencies
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision Making

12. Planning/Awareness
 Keep a schedule
 How you think
 Make an effort to be
happy and relaxed
 Coping Ideas

13. What Works for You? Why?