Stress is the body's reaction to any perceived threat or demand and can have both positive and negative effects depending on how well it is managed. Stress causes physical signs like headaches, rapid heartbeat, and stomachaches as well as cognitive signs such as difficulty concentrating and constant worrying. Too much unmanaged stress can negatively impact people physically by increasing heart rate and muscle tension, mentally by impairing thinking and decision making, and emotionally by causing feelings of irritability, fear, and depression. Managing stress effectively includes setting realistic expectations, practicing relaxation techniques, spending time with social support, engaging in enjoyable activities, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

1. Dr. Sunita Arora
(Principal)
Institute ofTeacher’s Education
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2. What is Stress.?
 Stress is your mind and body’s response or
reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or
situation.
 The way our body and mind react to life changes.
Stress is emotional, physical, mental or
behavioural reaction to a perceived demand or
threat

3. Every body is under stress
Every human on the earth will experience stress, it is a common
denominator in life.
The symptoms may appear as exhaustion, emotional illnesses such as
depression and anxiety, and physical illnesses such as ulcers, heart
attacks, hypertension, and abuse of alcohol and other drugs

5. Stress is good as well as Bad
• It’s important to remember that stress is a natural part of life.
•Experiencing stress can be good, and also have negative effects on
one's well being.
•What makes stress a positive or negative..?
It depends on how effectively the person experiencing the stress is
able to manage it.

7. Signs and symptoms of Stress
Emotional
Physical
Behavioural
Cognitive

8. Physical Signs:
Headaches
Muscle pains, such as in the jaw.
Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath
Stomach-aches, nausea.
Shakiness, Chest pain
Sweaty hands,Tinnitus.

9. Cognitive/Mental signs:
Being forgetful and disorganized.
Inability to focus or concentrate.
Constantly worrying.
Incessant stream of thoughts.
Difficulty with memories.

10. Behavioural signs:
Sudden change in appetite.
Avoidance of tasks and responsibilities.
Increased use of alcohol, smoking, or drugs.
Nervous behaviours such as fidgeting or nail biting

11. Emotional Signs:
•Feelings of irritability.
•Inability to relate.
•Lowered self-esteem, loneliness,
•Depression, Insomnia
*Keep in mind that these are just a few of the many signs of stress.

12. Some causes of stress among students
Difficulty in organising work
Examinations & Academic Stress
Deadlines
Poor time management
leaving assignments to the last minute
Out of control debts
Difficulties with personal relationships (e.g. splitting up)
Balancing the demands of a family with studying
Poor parenting or problems at home
Unhealthy Competition

14. How Too Much Stress Affects Us:
Physically:
•The heart pumps faster, making the heart pound and
blood pressure rise.
•Some people experience palpitations.
• Muscle tensions increases, leading to headaches,
dizziness, jaw ache and even insomnia.
•The mouth goes dry.
• Digestion slows causing “butterflies” in the stomach.
•Changes in the flow of blood to the skin can cause
sweating, blushing or clammy hands and feet.

15. Mentally:
 A certain amount of stress can be mentally stimulating but too much
can affect our thinking ability.
 Thoughts may become jumbled and confused.
 Thinking becomes focussed on worrying.
We may become preoccupied with problems.
 It becomes much harder to make decisions or find solutions to
problems.
 Thinking negatively and fearing the worst increases worry and stress.

16. Emotionally:
People respond to stress in many different ways.
•Irritability & Impatience
•Anger & Frustration
•Fear & anxiety
•Self-doubt
•Panic & insecurity
•Hopelessness &Unhappiness
•Emotional instability and depression

17. Managing Stress:
The key to success is to think positively.
•Take care of yourself/ be kind to yourself(me time)
•Set Realistic Expectations (achievable)
•Talk about your problem to your well wishers
•Don't do anything for a long time
•Go with your pace.
•Learn to say ‘No’ when required
•Time management(OrganiseYourself)

18. Some more activities to get instant relief from stress:
•Have friendship with any sport(Badminton, Foot ball, Swimming,
Running, Gymming )
•Have friendship with any musical instrument.( Guitar,Violin, Piano,
Flute )
•Enjoy music that makes you happy.
•Go for a long drive/ or walk
•Try 4-7-8 breathing
•Having a good cry can release emotional pressure.
•Try a relaxation technique, massage, meditation or yoga
•Do what you want to do.
• Rest & do nothing.
•Have a long hot bath.
• Spend time with friends.
All these activities help you to take a mental and physical break.