1.  On the piece of paper that is already on your desk, briefly list 3 things in your life that make you relaxed, and explain why these things make you feel this way.

2.  Stress- is a physical, mental, and emotional response to life's changes and demands.  Stressor- Anything that causes stress  Acute Stress- Short-term stress  Chronic Stress- Long-Term stress  Eustress- Positive (Good) stress  Distress- Negative (Bad) stress  Adrenaline- A hormone that gives the body extra energy  Stress Management- Ability to handle stress in healthy ways

3.  Content: As a result from this lesson, students will be able to list five healthy activities that will help them reduce stress.  Language: As a result of this lesson, students will be able to identify and define several different vocabulary words that are directly related to stress management.  Affective: As a result of this lesson, students will work individually or together as they define vocabulary words that are related to stress management.

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5.  Stress is a physical, mental, and emotional response to life's changes and demands.  Stress is experienced in levels.  Low levels may not be noticeable at all.  Moderate stress can be beneficial and challenge people to act in creative and useful ways.  High levels of stress can be harmful, and may lead to chronic disease.

6.  Acute Stress  Your body’s immediate reaction to a significant threat, challenge or scare.  Single episodes of acute stress generally do not cause problems for healthy people, in fact, these episodes can actually be beneficial.  Mild acute stress can spur you into action, motivate and energize you.  Severe acute stress can cause mental health problems  Examples: Panic attacks, or even a heart attack.

7.  Chronic Stress  Stressor- Anything that causes stress  Occurs when stressors pile up and don’t go away.  This type of stress can lead to health problems such as headaches, backaches, and insomnia (consistent lack of sleep).  Your body’s response to chronic stress is not as noticeable compared to its response to acute stress.  The effects may be longer lasting and more problematic (having the nature or appearance of a problem).

8. 1. Parents/Guardians having problems 2. Fighting with a friend or sibling/Bullying/harassment 3. Taking a test/Projects/Presentations 4. Wondering if someone thinks you’re attractive (teens especially). 5. Not having enough privacy 6. Birth of a brother or sister 7. Moving to a new school 8. Re/marriage of a parent 9. Not having enough money 10. Fitting In 11. Death/Illness in the family 12. Homework/Grades Sports/ Balancing school with personal life

9.  Your body responds as though you are in danger.  It produces hormones that:  Speed up your heart  Make you breathe faster  Give you a burst of energy  This is called the fight-or-flight stress response.

10. The good news is that you can learn ways to manage stress. To get stress under control you can:  Find out what is causing stress in your life.  Look for ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life.  Learn healthy ways to relieve stress or reduce its harmful effects.

11.  Know your stressors:  Effective stress management starts with identifying your sources of stress and developing strategies to manage them.  To do this you can make a list of the situations, concerns or challenges that triggers stress in your life.

12.  Within your groups come up with as many causes of stress as you can.  For each cause, come up with a different way to positively deal with that stress.

13.  Go for a walk  Spend time in nature  Spend time with friends  Exercise  Write in your journal  Play with a pet  Read  Listen to music  Laugh

14.  Set aside relaxation time.  Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule. Don’t allow other obligations to intrude. This is your time to take a break from all responsibilities and refuel your tank.  Connect with others.  Spend time with positive people who enhance your life. A strong support system will protect you from the negative effects of stress.  Do something you enjoy every day.  Make time for leisure activities that you enjoy, whether it be participating in a sport, playing the piano, or working on your bike.  Keep your sense of humor.  This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a number of ways.

15.  Smoking  Drinking alcohol  Overeating or under eating  Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer  Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities  Using pills or drugs to relax  Sleeping too much  Procrastinating- Putting things off when they should be completed right away.  Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems  Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)

16.  Exercise regularly.  Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Nothing beats exercise for releasing built-up stress and tension.  Eat a healthy diet.  Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat. Start your day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals throughout the day.  Reduce caffeine and sugar.  The temporary "highs" caffeine and sugar provide often end in with a crash in mood and energy. By reducing the amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your diet, you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll sleep better.  Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.  Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stress, but the relief is only temporary. Don’t avoid or mask the issue at hand; deal with problems head on and with a clear mind.  Get enough sleep.  Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress because it may cause you to think irrationally.

17.  What are stressors? Give me some examples of everyday stressors in your lives?  What are some things you can do to adopt a healthy lifestyle?  What are five healthy activities that help reduce stress?  What are examples of unhealthy ways to reduce stress?