Stress is caused by an increase in adrenaline and noradrenaline in the body. It can manifest in thinking, feelings, and behaviors that are not always obvious. The presentation discusses the science behind stress and provides five tips for coping with stress: plan ahead, express yourself, disconnect from social media and other distractions, nurture relationships, and practice mindfulness. Regular practice of these skills can help manage stress.

1. Doing It All (And Living
to Tell the Tale):
Fundamentals of Stress
& Tips to Beat It.
Dr. Regan A. R. Gurung
Ben J. & Joyce Rosenberg Professor
of Human Development & Psychology

2. Contact Info
• Email gurungr@uwgb.edu
• www.uwgb.edu/gurungr
• Facebook
• Twitter: ReganARGurung

3. TODAY
What is stress?
The Science Behind it.
3 main consequences
Five ways to Cope

4. What is Stress?

5. How Do You Know You are Stressed?

6. “Stress” is often Hidden

7. Thinking

8. Feelings

9. Behaving

10. The Science Behind It
Adrenalin and Noradrenalin

18. Tip 1: Plan (ahead) Anticipate Problems

19. Tip 2: Express Yourself

20. Tip 3: Disconnect

21. Is Social Media Bad?
• They ‘Divide Attention’

23. TIP 4 : TEND & BEFRIEND

24. TIP 5:Practice Mindfulness

25. Variations on the theme

26. In Conclusion
• Stress is often INVISIBLE but can still HURT
• Practice these simple skills often.