1. Good Stress vs. Bad Stress Kristina Fragoso

2. What is Stress? • *Any chemical, physical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension or may be a factor in disease causation

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. What are some stressors • Stressors- things that cause stress • Stressors: • Going to a new school • Divorce or separation of parents • Winning an award • Taking a test • Death of a relative • School work

6. 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.

7. 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• Rashes • Fast Heartbeat • Increase Urination • Emotional • Bored • Anger Outbursts • Sad/ Depressed • Scared • Withdrawn • Fighting • Mind • Carelessness • Lack of Concentration • Drop in School performance

8. 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

9. 4 Steps to solving a Problem • 4 steps to solving a stressful situation. • Brainstorm solution • Think of consequences • Choose a solution • Evaluate your choice