2. What IS stress?
A physical, mental, or emotional tension you feel when dealing with a situation or change.
Stress will always be a factor in your life.

3. TAKE SIDES ACTIVITY
The left side of the room represents Stress.
The right side of the room represents no stress.
Down the middle is neutral.
Move to the side that best reflects your feelings in the following situations.

4. Taking a roller coaster ride

5. Eating Spinach

6. Getting your report card

7. Holding a Snake

8. Going to math class

10. Watching a Scary Movie

11. Giving A Speech in Class

12. Please Sit Down
Did you notice that your reactions were different that others to the same situation?

13. What Causes Stress? Stressor: anything that causes a stress response.
Not all stressors are the same for everyone.
Not all stressors are bad.
“Positive” stressor example:
“Negative” stressor example:

14. POSITIVE STRESS - EUSTRESS
Stress keeps you alert.
Some stress helps you avoid danger.
Stress can motivate you to take action and work harder.
Stress helps in competitions to do well.
Stress can strengthen you to handle hard things.

15. Negative stress - distress
Holds you back from accomplishing goals.
Interferes with your ability to concentrate.
Being “Stressed Out!”

16. Signs of Stress Physical (Body) Headache Fatigue Upset Stomach
Sleep Problems
Overeating or Undereating
Heart and Breathing rates increase
Mental (Mind)
Constant worrying
Restlessness
Can’t concentrate
Procrastinating
Memory Problems
Nervous Habits (Nail Biting)
Emotional (Feelings)
Anxiety
Sadness or Depression
Irritability – Short Temper
Moodiness
Feeling Overwhelmed

17. PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF STRESS
Adrenaline is produced: a hormone that prepares your body to “FIGHT or FLIGHT.”
What adrenaline does to the body:

18. TOO MUCH STRESS FOR A LONG TIME CAN BE UNHEALTHY FOR YOU
TOO MUCH STRESS FOR A LONG TIME CAN BE UNHEALTHY FOR YOU. IT CAN AFFECT YOUR BODY, FEELINGS, AND ACTIONS RESULTING IN HEALTH PROBLEMS.

19. Positive Ways to Cope Get Enough Sleep Relax Exercise Plan Ahead
Take Deep Breaths
Laugh
Ask for Help
Get Enough Sleep
Positive Self-Talk
Service