Chapter 8, Lesson 2 Managing Stress!!!!! Vocabulary

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Chapter 8, Lesson 2

• Managing Stress!!!!!!!!!

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Vocabulary

• Stress-management skills skills that help an
  individual handle stress in a healthful,
  effective way.
• Relaxation response A state of calm that can be
  reached if one or more relaxation techniques are
  practiced regularly.

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Three personal causes of stress.

• Specific life events getting a drivers license,
  graduation, moving or relocating, marriage, etc.
• Physical stressors noise, physical injury, lack
  of rest, drug use
• Daily hassles time pressure, too many
  responsibilities, deadlines

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Three ways to protect yourself from stress.

• Plan ahead
• Get regular physical activity
• Get adequate sleep

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Relaxation Response, and three relaxation
techniques.

• A state of calm that can be reached if one or
  more relaxation techniques are practiced on a
  regular basis.
• Examples deep breathing, thinking pleasant
  thoughts, stretching, laughing

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Milk, Fruit Juice, or Water instead of Cola are
better for managing stress

• These drinks, as opposed to cola, do not contain
  caffeine.
• Caffeine increases the physical effects of stress

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Stress Management Techniques

• Redirect your energy
• Relax and Laugh
• Keep a positive outlook
• Seek out support