Stress to students

Stress to students

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  STRESS ON STUDENTS Whatis stress??  Stress is your mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change.  The way our body and mind react to life changes Webster's defines stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and that may be a factor in causing disease.
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  * Academics * Extracurricular *Peers * Parental Pressure *Time Management
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  Stress Management Identify thesources of stress in your life Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life.This isn’t as easy as it sounds.Your true sources of stress aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too easy to overlook your own stress thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that you’re constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe it’s your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress.
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   Smoking  Drinkingtoo much  Overeating  Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities  Using pills or drugs to relax  Sleeping too much  Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems Unhealthy ways of coping with stress
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   If yourmethods of coping with stress aren’t contributing to your greater emotional and physical health, it’s time to find healthier ones.There are many healthy ways to manage and cope with stress, but they all require change.You can either change the situation or change your reaction.When deciding which option to choose, it’s helpful to think of the four As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept.
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  Learning healthier waysto manage stress
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  Stress management strategy1: Avoid unnecessary stress Learn how to say “no” Avoid people who stress you out Avoid hot-button topics
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   Express yourfeelings instead of bottling them up.  Be willing to compromise.  Manage your time better.
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   Look atthe big picture.  Adjust your standards.  Focus on the positive.
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   Don’t tryto control the uncontrollable.  Share your feelings.  Learn to forgive.
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   Set asiderelaxation time.  Connect with others.  Do something you enjoy every day.  Keep your sense of humor.
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   Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet.  Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs
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  BEST WAYTO OVERCOME STRESS STRESSis very common Use stress in a positive way.  Limit NOT eliminate stress.  Use it to improve your performance.