2. Stress can be defined as our mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral reactions to any perceived demands or threats.

3. What Causes stress?

4. More causes of stress…

5. 10 common stressors 1. Frequently late? Apply time management principles. 2. Often angry or irritated? Take the time to stop, breathe, reflect, and choose. 3. Unsure of your ability to do something? Don’t try to go it alone. 4. Overextended?. Consider what is truly essential and important to you and what might take a backseat right now. 5. Not enough time for stress relief? Try mini-relaxations. 6. Feeling unbearably tense? Try massage, a hot bath, mini-relaxations, or a mindful walk. Practically any exercise — a brisk walk, a quick run, a sprint up and down the stairs — will help, too. Done regularly, exercise wards off tension, as do relaxation response techniques. 7. Frequently feel pessimistic? Remind yourself of the value of learned optimism: a more joyful life and, quite possibly, better health.

7. Cognitive SymptomsEmotional Symptoms Memory problems Inability to concentrate Poor judgment Seeing only the negative Anxious or racing thoughts Constant worrying Moodiness Irritability or short temper Agitation, inability to relax Feeling overwhelmed Sense of loneliness and isolation Depression or general unhappiness Physical SymptomsBehavioral Symptoms Aches and pains Diarrhea or constipation Nausea, dizziness Chest pain rapid heartbeat Loss of sex drive Frequent colds Eating more or less Sleeping too much or too little Isolating yourself from others Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)

9. Effects of stress on a student

10. If you need help Get help

12. How to mange your stress

13. These five tips can help you stay sane during the school year: 1. Know your strengths 2. Set specific goals 3. Be positive 4. Be resilient 5. Make time to recover

15. Tips on Tackling writing stress Start revisions early Stick to a revision time table Seek help when needed Be prepared plan ahead Positive Stay Positive Believe you can face any challenge See the positive side of any situation Learn from your mistakes instead of seeing them as failures Do not let your stress turn to anger take a few deep breaths stay calm Take time to Relax make time for yourself go to a movie hangout with friends

16. Find other ways to think about stressful situations. * "Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we react to it.“ * Talk to yourself positively. Tell yourself "I can handle it," “This will be over soon," "I have handled difficult things before, and I can do it again," or “I GOT THIS!” Y OU MUST STOP ANY NEGATIVE THINKING “I’m going to fail” “What if I can’t catch up?” “I can’t do this

18. You are Not Alone

19. The Academic Success Center has a wall full of resources to help you prepare and succeed for your education.

20. Don’t forget Be Happy and Stay Positive !!