Stress Management

Stress Can Be Helpful or Harmful
Helpful (eustress): extra energy to meet physical challenges, solve problems and reach goals

Harmful (distress): can cause headaches, backaches, loss of appetite, fatigue, digestive problems, depression, difficulty focusing thoughts and impaired memory.

Stressors
School
Work
Family
Relationships
Legal
Finances
Health/illness
Environment
Living Situation.

Behavioral Symptoms of Stress
Neglecting appearance
Snapping at people
Arguing
Increasing use of alcohol or other
drugs
Crying easily
Watching more TV
Withdrawing from family and friends
Avoiding tasks and responsibilities
Difficulty concentrating
Being late to work
Overeating.

Managing Stress
Stress Relief Strategies
1. Body relaxation excercises
- breathing techniques
- guided imagery
2. Physical exercise
-yoga
-work out routine
3. Meditation
4. Counseling
-talk therapy
-life coaching.…