Health Unit 2, Lesson 5: Stress Management

Skills for Health
Unit 2, Lessons 5-6
Stress Management

State Standards

1. CLASSIFY PERSONAL STRESSORS AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND WITH PEERS.

2. MONITOR PERSONAL STRESSORS AND ASSESS TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING THEM.

3. SET A GOAL TO REDUCE LIFE STRESSORS IN A HEALTH-ENHANCING WAY.

Poll

Can you identify a stressor in your life?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe, I'm not quite sure

What is stress?

Managing stress is just as crucial as training your body.

Everyone feels stress. It's how we respond that makes a difference.

Release built up tension with things like sports, music, or friends.

Make time for hobbies and relaxation.

Multiple Choice

One negative stressor can be a positive stressor for another person because we are all different.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good coping mechanisms for stress? (check all that apply)

• Exercise

• Meditation

• Fighting with your sibling

• Time management

• Sleeping for 6-7 hours

Mind-Body Connection

Many signs of stress are physical:

The mind and body are interrelated (mind-body connection).

Let's learn more....

Forgetfulness
Bossiness or crankiness
Yelling
Stomach tension
Compulsive eating
Blaming
Loss of appetite

Anxiety
Constipation or diarrhea
Stiff shoulders/neck
Backaches
Dizziness
Fatigue
Crying

Common Symptoms of Stress

Multiple Choice

Is losing your temper a physical or emotional symptom of stress?

• Physical

• Emotional

Categorize

Options (16)

Anxiety

Constipation

Diarrhea

Stiff shoulders/neck

Backaches

Dizziness

Fatigue

Crying

Forgetfulness

Bossiness

Crankiness

Yelling

Compulsive eating

Stomach tension

Blaming

Loss of apetite

Which stress symptom is mental/emotional & which is physical

mental/emotional symptom

Physical Symptom

Avoid the Negative, Accent the Positive

Stressors can be anything from a math test to a disagreement with a friend, to feeling like you're not fitting in.

The first step to managing stress is to identify your stressors.

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Poll

Which of these common stressors is the most stressful for you?

• School grades

• family issues

• life changes

• criticism

• Finances

Acute Stressor

Examples: Upcoming competition or an exam.
Sometimes acute stress can be motivational (drive you to do your best etc.)

Multiple Choice

Sometimes acute stressors can be....

• motivational

• eager

• sunny

• waves

Multiple Choice

Sometimes acute stressors can drive you to do your____.

• best

• worst

• weakest

Chronic Stressor

A long-term source of stress.
For example: Caring for someone who is ill.
Persistent and can lead to long-lasting health problems.

Multiple Choice

A chronic stressor is a ...

• long-term source of stress

• short-term source of stress

• acute stressor

• minimal stressor

Multiple Select

Long-term stressors can be...

• persistent

• lead to long-lasting health problems

• acute

• optional

What is a stressor you faced lately?

You can shift your focus to cultivate happiness & make good choices despite stressful challenges.

​Cultivating Happiness

Your mindset can shape your experiences.

Instead of saying "I'll never do well in math" you can rephrase it and say "I'm learning and improving every day".

This shift can motivate you to try harder and face challenges.

Multiple Choice

Your mindset can shape your ____________

• experiences
• sleepiness

• friendliness

• cloudiness

Making Good Choices

This goes beyond school work. It's about making good decisions for our overall well-being.

Ex.
Spending time with friends who lift you up.
Taking a break when you feel stressed.
You have the power to control your actions and decisions.

Multiple Select

Making good decisions goes beyond schoolwork. It's about making good ________ for our overall well-being

• decisions
• habits
• noises

• sparks

Physical Health

Take care of your whole self!
Engage in regular physical activity. Exercise helps to reduce stress and improve your mood.

Examples:
going for a walk.
Playing a sport
Dancing

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friendliness

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Mental & Emotional Health

It's okay to feel a range of emotions.

What matters is how you cope with those feelings:
Talk to someone if you are feeling down or overwhelmed -- Friend, family member, teacher.

Sharing your feelings can lighten your load and bring perspective.

Multiple Choice

When feeling stress and/or anxiety during a task/assignment, it is best to...

• give up completely

• take a short break

• power through and just be finished with it

Multiple Choice

It's okay to feel a range of emotions.

What matters is how you _?_ with those feelings:

• overreact
• ignore
• suppress
• cope

Social Health

Building strong, positive relationships is key.
Surround yourself with people who support you, uplift you, and make you laugh.
Engage in activities that allow you to connect with others.

Examples: Clubs, sports, or group projects.

Social connections can enhance happiness and help you feel less stressed.

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Taking Care of your Whole Self

Avoid the Negative & Accent the Positive

• Make good choices.

• Take care of your physical health.

• Take care of your emotional & mental health.

• Take care of your social health.
  

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homework

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