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Chapter 4 Managing Stress.

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1 Chapter 4 Managing Stress

2 What is Stress? The reaction of your body and mind to threatening or challenging events in life What are some examples in your life??

3 Stressors- Causes of stress 3 Types
Major Life Changes Examples Death Divorce College Etc. etc.

4 Stressors-Causes of stress. 3 Types
Everyday Problems Examples Losing something Forgeting something The way you look Etc. etc.

5 Stressors- Causes of stress. 3 Types
Physical Surroundings Examples Bus Subway Airports Weather conditions

6 Other Stressors Future Conflicts- Friends & Family Special Events
Dates Tryouts Interviews

7 Stress Positive Stress Eustress Negative Stress - Distress

8 Stages of Stress Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

9 Alarm Stage Homeostasis- normal body state is effected
Adrenaline is released Fight or Flight response

10 Resistance Stage Not able to fight or flight
Body becomes more susceptible to problems Body cannot restore homeostasis

11 Exhaustion Stage Worn down No longer able to fight off stressor
Could result in serious illness or death

12 Recognizing signs of stress
Physical Emotional Behavioral

13 Stress Injuries & illness
Lowered resistance Less focus Ulcers Asthma High Blood Pressure Heart Disease

14 Stress & Personality Type A- rushed & competitive
Type B- calmer & less-competitive WHO HAS MORE STRESS???

15 Traits Perfectionism Negative Thinking Hardiness- resistance to stress

16 Managing Stress Confront the problem Time management Physical Activity
Relaxation Mental rehearsal Biofeedback Humor Getting help


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