Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle - Relaxation

What is stress?

• Stress is when you are not worried about anything.

• Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something.

• Stress is something that helps you concentrate at school.

Stress can make your body feel terrible.

• True

• False

What affect can stress have on your body?

• Stress can cause you to get a stomachache or headache.

• Stress can help you concentrate at school.

• Stress can improve your skin.

What is relaxation?

• Relaxation is a way of becoming uncomfortable and worried about something.

• Relaxation is a way to make you feel angry, frustrated or scared.

• Relaxation is a way of becoming rested or calm and free from stress.

Which of the following is a type of relaxation?

• Exercising

• Listening to loud music

• Holding your breath for a long period of time

Relaxing does not help prevent hypertension, stroke and broken heart syndrome.

• True

• False

What does listening to music do for children?

• Help them regain focus

• Lower their blood pressure

• Relax built up tension in the muscles

What does cuddling a pet or loved one do for children?

• Help them regain focus

• Lower their blood pressure

• Relax built up tension in the muscles