Calming Strategies for Stress Management

You have a big test tomorrow and you're feeling nervous. Which of the following is a calming strategy?

• Worrying all night about the test.

• Taking deep breaths and imagining a peaceful place.

Your friend says something that hurts your feelings. What is a non-example of a calming strategy?

• Talking to your friend about how you feel.

• Yelling at your friend and holding a grudge.

You're feeling overwhelmed with homework. Which option is a good stress management technique?

• Ignoring the homework until the last minute.

• Breaking the homework into smaller tasks and taking short breaks.

It's noisy in your house and you can't concentrate. What should you do to calm down?

• Put on some calming music or white noise with headphones.

• Complain loudly about the noise.

You lost a game and feel very upset. Which is a calming strategy?

• Throwing the game pieces.

• Taking a few deep breaths and asking for a rematch later.

You're scared of the dark. What is a non-example of a calming strategy?

• Using a night light.

• Staying up all night worrying about monsters.

You have a lot of energy and can't sit still. Which option is a good way to calm down?

• Running around the classroom.

• Doing some stretching or yoga.

You're feeling sad about moving to a new school. What is a calming strategy?

• Keeping all your feelings inside.

• Talking to someone about how you're feeling.

Your sibling won't stop bothering you while you're trying to do homework. What should you NOT do?

• Ask them politely to give you some space.

• Yell at them to leave you alone.

You're feeling jittery before performing on stage. Which is a good stress management technique?

• Pacing back and forth nervously.

• Doing a few relaxation exercises backstage.