WHEN YOU THINK OF STRESS WHAT COMES TO MIND? WHAT IS STRESS?

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR ANXIETY? WHAT IS ANXIETY

STRESS VS. ANXIETY

GOOD STRESS VS. BAD STRESS Good StressBad Stress

STRESS AND PERFORMANCE CONNECTION

METHODS FOR HANDLING STRESS STRESS REDUCTION

HOW TO MANAGE BAD STRESS Count to 10 before you speak Take 3 to 5 deep breaths Walk away if possible and go back to it later Go for a walk Break down big problems into smaller parts and tackle it in pieces Listen to music Journaling Mindfulness Physical activity Do something you enjoy Take breaks when doing academics POSITIVE SELF-TALK

Negative thoughts and behaviors cause bad stress If you change these thoughts into something to feel good about, then bad stress will turn into good stress and you can do great things with this

MINDFULNESS

BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS Increase focus Improve sleep Help prioritize tasks Reduce stress and anxiety Increase work efficiency

DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS One minute breathing Writing down all of your thoughts Guided mindfulness exercise Free apps for mindfulness

MINDFULNESS EXERCISES