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Did You Know…
• Distress– Causes anxiety or concern– Is perceived as outside of
our coping abilities– Feels unpleasant– Decreases performance– Can lead to adverse health
effects– Examples of stressors:
death of a loved one, unemployment, financial problems
• Eustress– Motivates, focuses energy– Is perceived as within our
coping abilities– Feels exciting– Improves performance– Can improve overall well-
being– Examples of stressors:
starting a new job, getting married, having a child
There are two types of stress:
Negative Effects of Stress on the Body
Fatigue Weight Gain/Loss
Ulcers
Irregular Sleep Patterns
Sexual Frustration
Headaches
Irregular Heartbeats
Six Dimensions of Wellness that can Help Reduce Negative Stress
Spiritual
Intellectual
Emotional
Physical
Social/Interpersonal
Environmental
Wellness
Ways to Avoid/ Minimize Stress
• Avoiding negative people
• Don’t take on too much
• Keep an agenda or to-do list
• Prioritize
• Maintain 6-8 hours of sleep
• Avoid or minimize procrastination
• Exercise
• Eat balanced diet
• Meditate
• Venting or talking to people/counselors
* Drinking or using drugs is not a healthy way of coping with stress
Help! I can’t manage my stress!
• Take a break! When you feel overwhelmed, remember to calm down and take a break from what ever you are doing.
• There are resources at UNC Charlotte!
• Speak to a counselor– 704‑687‑0311– [email protected].