2. GINA-MARIE MIRAGLIA GENERAL AUDIENCE STRESS REDUCTION

3. WHAT IS STRESS? Stress affects everyone Bodies reaction harmful/hard situations A.K.A. ‘fight-or-flight’ response What causes stress for me may be different for you MONEY SCHOOL WORK

4. WHAT CAUSES STRESS (STRESSORS) Juggling priorities Time management Finances Academics Relationships

5. EUSTRESS (GOOD STRESS) A little stress is good! Helps: Accomplish tasks Protects you Gives motivation

6. HOW STRESS IMPACTS DAILY LIFE 1.Physically 2.Emotionally 3.Cognitively 4.Behaviorally

7. HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (PHYSICALLY) Heart rate increases Muscles tighten Blood pressure rises Jaw clenching Headaches Upset stomach

8. HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (EMOTIONALLY) Frustrated/ Moody Overwhelmed Low self-esteem Depressed Anti-social Stress

9. HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (COGNITIVELY) Worrying Racing thoughts Forgetfulness Poor judgment Pessimistic attitude

10. HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (BEHAVIORALLY) Under or over eating Procrastination Increased substance use Nervous behaviors Fidgeting/Nail Biting/ Pacing

11. HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY (OVERTIME) Eating Disorders Sexual Dysfunction Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease/ High Blood Pressure/ Heart Attack/ Stroke Mental Health Depression/ Anxiety/ Personality Disorders

12. HOW TO AVOID (EXCESS) STRESS Eat healthy Sleep Exercise Talk to friends/family/professionals Prevent an overload STAY ORGANIZED/TIME MANAGEMENT!

13. HEALTHY WAYS TO COPE Meditate Deep Breathing Accept things that cannot be changed Be Social Exercise

14. MEDITATION Mind-body complementary medicine Many different ways to meditate Mantra, Yoga, Imagery Play

15. MANTA MEDITATION Silently repeat calming word to distract thoughts Best to do upon waking Can be done at home Ommm ….

16. YOGA MEDITATION Promotes flexibility Calms mind Most gyms offer classes Can be practiced at home

17. IMAGERY MEDITATION 1.Close eyes 2.Picture yourself in a relaxing atmosphere 3.Preform for a few minutes 4.Breath deeply

18. DEEP BREATHING Anybody can do it! Breath from diaphragm not chest

19. QUESTIONS 1.How can meditation be added to your day? 2.What is eustress? 3.Three ways to relieve stress

20. SOURCES Stress Management-Topic Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved September 28, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress- management/stress-management-topic- overview http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-

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