1. Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Page 156 Managing Stress

2. What Is Stress? You cannot get rid of stress completely, but you can learn to deal with it effectively. stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events

3. What Is Stress? The two types of stress are: Positive Stress Distress, or negative stress positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals distress Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes discomfort

4. What Are Stressors? Common events like being late for class or playing a solo during a concert are examples of stressors. stressors Sources of stress Different people find different situations stressful.

5. The Body’s Response to Stress The body reacts to stress with the fight-or-flight response. fight-or-flight response The body’s way of responding to threats

6. The Body’s Response to Stress As your body prepares for action against a stressor, it releases adrenaline. adrenaline A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy

7. The Body’s Response to Stress After a stressful situation, you may feel fatigue. fatigue Tiredness Fatigue occurs because your body directed much of its energy into the fight-or-flight response.

8. Avoiding Stress You can avoid some stressful situations by planning ahead and managing your time. You can deal with unavoidable stress by being prepared for situations like taking a test.

9. Strategies for Managing Stress Eat nutritious foods. Stay physically active. Get enough sleep. Relax. Use your time wisely. Think positively. Talk with others.