Stress
it's not good
Stress (and how to manage it)
10 stressors of teens
Some of the most common stressors amoung teens include...
grades- high expectations
family- high expectations
friends- high expectations
relationships- trying to be the best you that you can be
extracurricular activities
sex- high expectations
time management- balancing out your schedule
lack of sleep- explains itself
sports- high expectations
being busy- too much going on
(note the explinations)
10 stressors of adults
Some of the most common stressors amoung adults include...
unhappy job- not satisfied with your job
heavy workload- too much work
divorce- dramatic life change
death of loved one- loosing a loved one
moving- going away from friends and family
lack of stress-relieving outlets- ;)
taking care of elderly- paying/caring for parents
depression- not happy with where you are in life
chronic illness- you are gonna die
fear and uncertainly- don't know what is ahead of you
Effects of stress
Stress reduction techniques
You can reduce the amount of stress in your life by...
meditate- it relaxes you
breathe deeply- it relaxes you
be present- be in the moment
reach out- use social networks
be tuned to your body- it will alert you about problems and when to slow down
decompress- it relaxes you
laugh out loud- it can heighten your happiness
crank up the tunes- it relaxes you
get moving- don't get stuck doing one thing or staying in one place
be grateful- it reminds you of what you have
Guidelines for a low-stress life
To reduce stress, you should...
live one thing at a time- don't overload yourself
simplify your schedule- a hecktic schedule leads to a lot of stress
get moving- mix up your schedule
develope one healthy habit a month- eat salad
do something calming- premotes a happy lifestyle
simplify your finances- reduces stress
have a blast- don't froget to have fun
get creative- it premotes happyness
declutter yourself- stay organized
be early- don't be late
stressful life events
getting ready for prom
having a lot of school and tests
standardized testing
high expectations
relationships
death of a family member
getting denied from your college of choice
getting fired
websites that help with stress
http://www.stress.org - contains information about stress and how to deal with it
http://www.winona.edu/stress/ - can help you manage stress
http://www.kidshealth.org - contains information about stress in kids and teenagers
sources
stress.org
dictionary.com
helpguide.org
stresstips.com