Stress-Free Living

What is a mindfulness exercise you can practice to reduce stress?

• Eating junk food

• Watching horror movies

• Counting sheep

• Deep breathing exercise

Name one healthy coping strategy you can use when feeling stressed.

• Ignoring the problem

• Deep breathing exercises

• Watching TV all day

• Eating junk food

How does physical activity help in relieving stress?

• Physical activity releases endorphins, improves mood, reduces cortisol levels, promotes better sleep, and provides a distraction from daily worries.

• Physical activity has no impact on mood

• Physical activity leads to poor sleep quality

• Physical activity increases stress levels

Take a deep breath in, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly. This is an example of a ________ exercise.

• breathing

• running

• meditation

• stretching

Finish the affirmation: 'I am capable of handling any challenges that come my way because I am ________.'

• confident

• incompetent

• indecisive

• unprepared

What is a healthy way to cope with stress instead of turning to unhealthy habits?

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Watching TV for hours

• Eating junk food excessively

• Engaging in physical activity, practicing mindfulness or meditation, seeking support from friends or a therapist, maintaining a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep.

Why is it important to incorporate physical activity into your routine for stress relief?

• Stress relief can be achieved solely through meditation without physical activity

• Incorporating physical activity into your routine is important for stress relief because it releases endorphins, which act as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

• Physical activity can increase stress levels

• Watching TV is a better stress relief method than physical activity

Close your eyes and focus on the sounds around you. This is an example of a ________ exercise.

• mindfulness

• relaxation

• exercise

• meditation

Complete the affirmation: 'I choose to let go of things I cannot control and focus on ________.'

• ignoring everything

• what I can control

• what I cannot control

• focusing on the past