Stress Management

What is stress?

• Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.

• Stress is a physical exercise that helps in building muscles.

• Stress is a type of food that provides energy to the body.

• Stress is a form of entertainment that relaxes the mind.

Which of the following is an example of good stress (eustress)?

• A) Feeling anxious before a test

• B) Focusing better for a test or running faster in a game

• C) Feeling tired and angry

• D) Making schoolwork feel impossible

Bad stress (distress) can make you feel anxious, tired, or angry, and can make schoolwork feel impossible.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: A stressor is the thing that _________ you stress.

• place

• cause

• place

• event

Match the common stressors in high school with what they might feel like:

• Feeling overwhelmed by a project deadlin

• Home/Family

• Peer pressure, social media, or friend d

• Social Life

• Chores, expectations, or arguments.

• Schoolwork & Tests

Which of the following is NOT a step in 'The Stress Detective'?

• A) Write It Down

• B) Ignore the Stress

• C) Look for Patterns

• D) Target the Source

What is a coping mechanism?

• A coping mechanism is a strategy or behavior that an individual uses to manage stressful situations.

• A coping mechanism is a type of medication used to treat physical illnesses.

• A coping mechanism is a tool used for building and construction.

• A coping mechanism is a form of entertainment to pass time.

According to the Box Breathing Method, what is the first step you should do when you feel a moment of panic or rush?

• Inhale: Slowly count to 4 as you breathe in (filling your stomach with air).

• Exhale: Quickly release all the air from your lungs.

• Hold your breath for 10 seconds before inhaling.

• Start talking to someone nearby.

According to the Box Breathing Method, how long should you hold your breath after inhaling?

• Hold your breath for a count of 4.

• Hold your breath for a count of 2.

• Hold your breath for a count of 6.

• Hold your breath for a count of 8.

One suggestion given for Meditation (Quiet Time) to help reset your brain is:

• Focusing on your breath

• Listening to loud music

• Watching television

• Eating a snack