stress
by mary waln
what is stress ?
- stress is a feeling that is created when we react to certain events.
- there are both good and bad types of stress: eustress (short term) and distress (long term)
- when we get stressed we either fight or run. two hormones are released when we get stressed. those hormones are: adrenalin and cortisol. these hormones speed up our heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, energy, and sweat production.
- healthy stress relievers are: exercise, sleep, time management, and having fun.
- unhealthy consequences that people do when they're stressed is: violence, drugs, and alcohol.
- when you need help when you are stress you can go talk to someone you trust such as your parents, or teacher, pastor, or any other adult.
get enough sleep
getting enough sleep can help with your stress a lot. for your age you want to get a goal of 9 hours of sleep each night. don't try to fall asleep with lights on, or your favorite tv show playing. that will not help get you better sleep.
eat healthy
eating healthy can also help you with your stress. eating the right stuff can help you feel better about yourself. eating healthier is hard to get into, but if you try it'll be worth it.
exercise
if you want to go a step farther, you can start to exercise. exercise along with eating healthier can help you feel better about yourself.