Coping with stress personal development- Copy.pptx

Personal development

1. Stress Management What causes you to “Loose Your Cool”? Being late Too much work Speaking in public Restrictions at home Chores Pimples PE class Math class Boredom Rude people No money No transportation Parents fighting Job Taking test Loud people Losing Interruptions while busy Getting an injection A friend betrays you

2. Stress Signals Physical Headaches Stomach aches Dizziness Back pain Neck stiffness Weight loss Weakness Excessive sleeping Overeating Loss of appetite Excessive sweating Chest pains High blood pressure Rapid or difficult breathing Indigestion Weight gain Inability to sleep

3. Stress Signals Emotional Mood Changes Nightmares Panic attacks Anger Irritability Crying Thoughts of suicide Depression Confusion Restlessness Aggressiveness Lack of Concentration

4. Stress Signals Behavioral Smoking Nail biting Tapping Pulling hair Use of alcohol Use of medication Compulsive dieting Lateness Compulsive overeating

5. Stress Response Keep Stress Under Control: Understand the causes of stress Analyze your stress factors Deal with the stressors Learn to work under pressure How do you know that you are stressed?