Stress Management & Coping

What are some common signs of stress?

• Calmness, increased focus, enhanced mood

• Headaches, muscle tension, chest pain, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability

• Back pain, high energy levels, improved sleep

• Stomach ache, joint pain, dizziness

How can deep breathing help in managing stress?

• Deep breathing causes anxiety and restlessness

• Deep breathing increases stress hormones and heart rate

• Deep breathing has no impact on stress management

• Deep breathing activates the body's relaxation response, reduces stress hormones, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and promotes calmness.

What is the importance of physical exercise in stress management?

• Physical exercise causes insomnia

• Physical exercise helps release endorphins, improve sleep, boost self-esteem, and distract from daily worries.

• Physical exercise increases stress levels

• Physical exercise leads to weight gain

Explain the concept of 'mindfulness' in coping with stress.

• Mindfulness is the act of ignoring one's thoughts and emotions to cope with stress

• Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, emotions, and surroundings, which can help individuals cope with stress by promoting relaxation and emotional regulation.

• Mindfulness involves focusing solely on external distractions to avoid stress

• Mindfulness is a practice that encourages individuals to dwell on negative thoughts to manage stress

What role does social support play in stress management?

• Social support has no impact on stress management

• Social support provides emotional, informational, and tangible assistance to help individuals cope with stress.

• Social support leads to isolation and loneliness

• Social support increases stress levels

How can time management techniques help in reducing stress?

• By constantly changing the schedule

• By randomly selecting tasks to work on

• By prioritizing tasks, allocating time efficiently, setting realistic goals, avoiding procrastination, and creating a sense of control over the schedule.

• By ignoring deadlines and commitments

Discuss the impact of a healthy diet on stress levels.

• Eating junk food can actually reduce stress levels

• A healthy diet can reduce stress levels by providing essential nutrients that support brain function, mood regulation, and overall well-being.

• A healthy diet has no impact on stress levels

• Consuming excessive sugar can alleviate stress

What are some effective ways to relax and unwind when feeling stressed?

• Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine

• Watching horror movies

• Engage in deep breathing exercises, meditation, nature walks, calming music, yoga, warm baths, and enjoyable hobbies.

• Engaging in high-intensity workouts

Explain the 'ABC' technique for managing stress.

• Acknowledge, Breathe, Choose

• Acknowledge, Breathe, Calm

• Avoid, Binge, Cry

• Analyze, Break, Conclude

How can positive thinking contribute to coping with stress?

• Positive thinking can help individuals focus on solutions, promote a sense of control, reduce negative emotions, and enhance resilience.

• Negative thinking can actually worsen stress levels

• Positive thinking has no impact on stress management

• Positive thinking can lead to denial of the stressor