Stress

•Stress is a response to pressure or a threat.

•It is normal to have some stress in life

•Positive Stress 

•Stress can affect the entire body

•The uncomfortable feeling you get when you’re worried, scared, angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed.

•Stress is our body's “warning sign” of a bad situation

•Problems with concentrating

•Changes in sleeping

•Changes in eating habits

•Neglecting responsibilities

•Feeling overwhelmed

•Others?

•Nervous

•Anxious

•Tired

•Procrastinating

•Negative thoughts

•Procrastination

Common Symptoms of Stress

Common Triggers of Stress

•Academic Stress

•Social Stress

•Family Conflict

•World Events

•Traumatic Events

•Significant Life Changes

•Personal Expectations we set for ourselves

​How Can I Manage Stress

How Can I Manage Stress

•Take a stand against overscheduling

•Be realistic

•Learn to relax

•Eat well

•Find the upside

•Solve the little problems

•Move your body

•Get enough sleep

•Find a balance

•Enjoy yourself

•Be proud of yourself

•Talk through it

•Talk with your friends/family

Stress Reduction Playbook

​Coping

Self injury

Drinking

Smoking

Drugs

Fighting

Negative

Reading

Drawing

Sports

Exercise

Music

Talking

Positive

Negative and Positive Coping

Self Care

HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF?

What Is Self Care?

•Self-Care refers to the care and cultivation of self to create a sense/ feeling of balance, awareness and good health.

•Self-Care is learned, purposeful and continuous.

•The implementation of positive life experiences that creates zest or alleviates stress.

•Cox and Steiner, Self-Care in Social Work (2013)