1. Stress Stress is the reaction of our mind and body to an event. The source of stress is called a stressor There are three types of stressors –A hassle –A crisis –A strong stressor

2. Distressors or eustressors When the source of stress is a negative event, it is called a distressor and its effect is called distress. When the source of stress is a positive event, it is called a eustressor and its effect is called eustress (pronounced “you- stress”).

3. TYPES OF STRESS: YOUR PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS TO THE STRESSORS. Physical reactions skin problems, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, susceptibility to colds and flus, and high blood pressure Psychological reactions nervousness and anxiety, expressed as irritability, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances

4. Two Principal Methods of Dealing with Stress Adaptation: With adaptation, you do not change the stressor or the stress. An example is getting drunk. Adaptation is the bad way of handling stress. Coping: With coping, you do change the stressor or change your reaction to it. For example, if you’re feeling stressed about handing in a paper late, you go talk to the instructor about it. This is the good way of handling stress.

5. ADAPTATION: THE NONPRODUCTIVE WAYS OF HANDLING STRESS Drugs, legal and illegal Food: Overeating and junk-food snacking Sleep and social withdrawal

6. COPING: THE PRODUCTIVE WAYS OF HANDLING STRESS 1.Reduce the stressors. 2.Manage your emotional response. 3.Develop a support system. 4.Take care of your bodY. 5.Develop relaxation techniques.

7. What are the results of excessive drinking in college? Effects on selves –missed a class. –forgot where they were –what they did –had unprotected sex –got hurt –damaged property –got into trouble with police –suicides, accidents, and violence –lower bank account, lower grades

8. Effects on others study or sleep interrupted had to care for a drunken student insulted or humiliated experienced an unwanted sexual advance serious arguments having property damaged having been pushed or assaulted.

9. HOW ACTIVITY MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD Anxiety and tension relief Alleviation of depression Increased energy Stimulation of creative thinking Health benefits

10. Recommendations for a Power Diet 1.Go easy on foods of animal origin 2. Go easy on sugar 3. Eat performance fuel: complex carbos 4. Eat a variety of foods. 5. Be moderate with salt, take calcium & iron, & avoid junk

11. Types of Expenses One-time educational expenses Recurring educational expenses Housing, food, and clothing expenses Transportation Personal and health expenses Telephone expense Entertainment Emergencies and other expenses