GINA-MARIE MIRAGLIA GENERAL AUDIENCE STRESS REDUCTION
WHAT IS STRESS? Stress affects everyone Bodies reaction harmful/hard situations A.K.A. ‘fight-or-flight’ response What causes stress for me may be different for you MONEY SCHOOL WORK
WHAT CAUSES STRESS (STRESSORS) Juggling priorities Time management Finances Academics Relationships
EUSTRESS (GOOD STRESS) A little stress is good! Helps: Accomplish tasks Protects you Gives motivation
HOW STRESS IMPACTS DAILY LIFE 1.Physically 2.Emotionally 3.Cognitively 4.Behaviorally
HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (PHYSICALLY) Heart rate increases Muscles tighten Blood pressure rises Jaw clenching Headaches Upset stomach
HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (EMOTIONALLY) Frustrated/ Moody Overwhelmed Low self-esteem Depressed Anti-social Stress
HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (COGNITIVELY) Worrying Racing thoughts Forgetfulness Poor judgment Pessimistic attitude
HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (BEHAVIORALLY) Under or over eating Procrastination Increased substance use Nervous behaviors Fidgeting/Nail Biting/ Pacing
HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (OVERTIME) Eating Disorders Sexual Dysfunction Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease/ High Blood Pressure/ Heart Attack/ Stroke Mental Health Depression/ Anxiety/ Personality Disorders
HOW TO AVOID (EXCESS) STRESS Eat healthy Sleep Exercise Talk to friends/family/professionals Prevent an overload STAY ORGANIZED/TIME MANAGEMENT!
HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE Meditate Deep Breathing Accept things that cannot be changed Be Social Exercise
MEDITATION Mind-body complementary medicine Many different ways to meditate Mantra, Yoga, Imagery Play
MANTA MEDITATION Silently repeat calming word to distract thoughts Best to do upon waking Can be done at home Ommm ….
YOGA MEDITATION Promotes flexibility Calms mind Most gyms offer classes Can be practiced at home
IMAGERY MEDITATION 1.Close eyes 2.Picture yourself in a relaxing atmosphere 3.Preform for a few minutes 4.Breath deeply
DEEP BREATHING Anybody can do it! Breath from diaphragm not chest
QUESTIONS 1.How can meditation be added to your day? 2.What is eustress? 3.Three ways to relieve stress
SOURCES Stress Management-Topic Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2015, from management/stress-management-topic- overview
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