1. STRESS MANAGEMENT Preapered by: Yuliia Siakaliuk MAUN-31

2. AGENDA What is stress? What causes stress ? Stress management

3. Inspirational quote “ That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change. But that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent. ” Chinese Proverb

4. Setting the canvas… ―Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose

5. What is stress? Stress is a person’s physical and emotional response to change.

6. WHAT CAUSES STRESS ? Everyday Problems (hassles) ex. losing something, having many things to do Major Life Changes ex. family school life Physical Surroundings ex. noise, crowded area, weather Other Stressors ex. conflicts, dates

7. Negative Self-Talk The Worrier Voice - ―What if…..? Make a plan then get it out of your head. The Critic Voice - ―How stupid….. Recognize what is really true. The Victim Voice - ―I’ll never be able to….. There is always something to do to work toward a goal. The Perfectionist - ―I should…… Assess your unrealistic expectations of yourself

8. EUSTRESS vs. DISTRESS

9. Eustress (positive stress) Motivates, focuses energy Is short-term Is perceived as within our coping abilities Feels exciting Improves performance

10. DISTRESS Causes anxiety or concern Can be short- or long-term Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities Feels unpleasant Decreases performance Can lead to mental and physical problems

11. STRESS MANAGEMENT Healthy living to conquer stress: take sufficient rest exercise/yoga talk to people/friend organise your life manage your anger be flexible