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Chapter 4 Managing Stress
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What is Stress? The reaction of your body and mind to threatening or challenging events in life What are some examples in your life??
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Stressors- Causes of stress 3 Types
Major Life Changes Examples Death Divorce College Etc. etc.
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Stressors-Causes of stress. 3 Types
Everyday Problems Examples Losing something Forgeting something The way you look Etc. etc.
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Stressors- Causes of stress. 3 Types
Physical Surroundings Examples Bus Subway Airports Weather conditions
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Other Stressors Future Conflicts- Friends & Family Special Events
Dates Tryouts Interviews
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Stress Positive Stress Eustress Negative Stress - Distress
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Stages of Stress Alarm Resistance Exhaustion
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Alarm Stage Homeostasis- normal body state is effected
Adrenaline is released Fight or Flight response
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Resistance Stage Not able to fight or flight
Body becomes more susceptible to problems Body cannot restore homeostasis
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Exhaustion Stage Worn down No longer able to fight off stressor
Could result in serious illness or death
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Recognizing signs of stress
Physical Emotional Behavioral
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Stress Injuries & illness
Lowered resistance Less focus Ulcers Asthma High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
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Stress & Personality Type A- rushed & competitive
Type B- calmer & less-competitive WHO HAS MORE STRESS???
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Traits Perfectionism Negative Thinking Hardiness- resistance to stress
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Managing Stress Confront the problem Time management Physical Activity
Relaxation Mental rehearsal Biofeedback Humor Getting help
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