Stress Management (1)
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What Is StressWhat Is Stress• Stress is the body’s automatic response to any
physical or mental demand placed on it.
• Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a response to stress .
• Fight or Flight response is illicited.
What causes StressWhat causes Stress While incarcerated prisoners make
twenty decisions a day, those of us walking the streets make one hundred & twenty decisions a day.
-Prison Fellowship
Signs of StressSigns of Stress• Physical
o Headache o Back Pain o Fatigueo Aches and Pains
• Mentalo Difficulty Concentratingo Increased Errorso Poor Decision Making
Myths of StressMyths of Stress• All stress is bad• Stress will not hurt you• What stresses you out also stresses
me out• No symptoms, no stress• Only major symptoms of stress are
harmful
Identifying StressorsIdentifying Stressors
Situations, activities, and relationships that cause
‘trauma’ to one’s physical, emotional, or psychological
self
StressorsStressors• School• Work• Family• Relationships• Legal• Finances• Health/illness• Environment• Living Situation
Negative Effects of Negative Effects of StressStress1. Physical
- Weight gain/loss- Unexpected hair loss- Heart palpitations- High blood pressure2. Emotional- Mood swings- Anxiety- Can lead to depression• Can also lead to unhealthy
coping strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)
Managing StressManaging Stress• Stress Relief Strategies
1. Body relaxation excercises- breathing techniques- guided imagery2. Physical exercise-yoga-work out routine3. Meditation4. Counseling-talk therapy-life coaching
Other Helpful tips Other Helpful tips • Changing perceptions and expectations• Break jobs/tasks into manageable parts• Set reasonable/realistic goals• Avoid procrastination• Set boundaries• Don’t compromise your values/beliefs• Schedule “me” time• Live with an Attitude of Gratitude Be Grateful for
what you have.
Time ManagementTime Management• Get organized• Get structured• Set short term goals• Set long term goals• Use a planner: odaily schedule and “To Do” list
RelaxationRelaxation• Breathing: practice deep breathing• Progressive muscle relaxation• Guided Imagery• Meditation• Tapes, CDs etc.: Either something
structured (commercial) or soothing music
• Choose and schedule it in
Benefits of Stress Benefits of Stress ManagementManagement
• Physical health gets better-more energy and stamina
• Emotions stabilized-positive attitude-hopeful/happier
• Ability to focus improved-able to learn and achieve
SpiritualitySpirituality• Church, etc• Help others• Spend quiet time every day• Be thankful• Think positively• Put your faith to work! "I am at peace in the midst of chaos or
madness. No person, place or thing has the power
to upset me.".