Stress!!

Do you manage or are you managed?

How do you manage your stress?

Is it a healthy management system?

The effect of stress on the YOUR BODY

• Headache • Muscle tension or pain •  Chest pain •  Fatigue •  Stomach upset •  Sleep problems

The effect of stress on YOUR MOOD

•  Anxiety •  Restlessness •  Lack of motivation or focus •  Irritability or anger •  Sadness or depression

The effect of stress on YOUR BEHAVIOR

• Overeating or undereating •  Angry outbursts •  Social withdrawal

Is all stress bad? NO! Eustress: Positive Stress •  Motivates •  Focuses Energy •  Is short-term •  Perceived as within our coping abilities •  Feels exciting •  Improves performance

What are examples of Eustress?

Eustress Example #1

Eustress vs. Distress

Distress: Negative Stress •  Causes anxiety or concern •  Can be short- or long-term •  Is perceived as outside of our

coping abilities •  Feels unpleasant •  Decreases performance •  Can lead to mental and physical

problems

What are examples of Distress?

Distress Example # 1