GOOD STRESS VS. BAD STRESS

Kristina Fragoso

WHAT IS STRESS?

*Any chemical, physical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension or may be a factor in disease causation

IS ALL STRESS BAD? NO! Most people define stress as worry,

tension and pressure, but all stress isn't bad.

Some stress can be happy, exciting and challenging.

We need stress in our lives without it our lives would be dull!

GOOD STRESS VS. BAD STRESS Situations that cause us to feel happy,

excited, surprised, etc, can be called GOOD stressors.

Situations that cause us to feel sad, scared, mad, etc, can be called BAD stressors.

WHAT ARE SOME STRESSORS Stressors- things that cause stress

Stressors:Going to a new schoolDivorce or separation of parents Winning an awardTaking a testDeath of a relativeSchool work

IS TOO MUCH STRESS BAD? Too much stress can have a negative

affect on one’s body, mind and feelings.

How you handle stress has to deal with your health

When stress lasts to long it can become harmful distress.

SIGNS OF STRESS Physical (Body)

Headaches Nervousness Rashes Fast Heartbeat Increase

Urination

Emotional Bored Anger Outbursts Sad/ Depressed Scared Withdrawn Fighting

Mind Carelessness Lack of Concentration Drop in School

performance

HOW TO HANDLE STRESS? Be aware of the signs of stress you are facing Since stress will always be apart of our lives, it is

important to know of ways to deal with it WAYS TO HANDLE TOO MUCH STRESS:

Take deep breathes/deep breathing exercises Watch your thoughts/ think positive Find time to relax Talk to a friend or family Take some time out of the day to do something you

enjoy Feel proud of your accomplishments Exercise Daily Do muscle tension exercises Forgive yourself and others

4 STEPS TO SOLVING A PROBLEM

4 steps to solving a stressful situation. Brainstorm solutionThink of consequencesChoose a solutionEvaluate your choice