1. Keeping it together under pressure
Stressed Out!!
Keeping it together under pressure

2. Everyone feels stress. Everyone has problems and finds it hard at times. It is uncomfortable, confusing and frustrating, but completely NORMAL. There are some things that you can do to handle stress to feel back in control and what better time to explore them than pre mocks.

3. What is Stress?
Stress is the way your body, mind and feelings react to everything that happens to you or around you.
Physical Reactions
Tense jaw
Heart beats faster
Sweating
Tensed up muscles
Headaches
Feeling faint
Tight chest
Breathing quickly
Knots in your stomach
Trembling, Shaking
Thoughts & Feelings
Can’t make up your mind
Feeling impatient
Finding it hard to relax
Confused
Irritable
Can’t concentrate
Forgetful
Not feeling so confident

4. As for tomorrow….
We are going to look at stress , what it looks like and what we can do about it.
It’s about reigning in the perception to a more comfortable reality.
You will be given a few strategies to try out.
You will know who to speak to and how.
Please make sure you are where you need to be whether its class as normal or the lecture theatre, on time ready to go.
Just remember, it is uncomfortable but completely normal and there are lots of things you can do to lessen the impact.
Have a look at the Guidance website, in particular the relaxation resources and audio or even the sleep hints and tips.
Make use of the relaxation workshops being offered at school and perhaps speak to Mr Jones or Mrs Nielsen to find out more.
And finally.. Be prepared..