Doing it All (And Living to Tell the Tale): Fundamentals of Stress and Tips to Beat It

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Living to Tell the Tale): Fundamentals of Stress & Tips to Beat It. Dr. Regan A. R. Gurung Ben J. & Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Human Development & Psychology

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Life can be exciting and in this fast-paced world, it is tempting to want to do and achieve as much as possible. Whether for financial gain, respect, adulation or personal satisfaction, many of us push ourselves to extremes. What are the physiological consequences and what are the main ways to successfully balance many responsibilities? I will use my background in health and social psychology to review some of the science behind stress and coping, and share key ways to deal well with life’s challenges. Presented by Regan A.R. Gurung, Ph.D., Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Human Development and Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

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Doing It All (And Living to Tell the Tale):

Fundamentals of Stress & Tips to Beat It.

Dr. Regan A. R. GurungBen J. & Joyce Rosenberg Professor

of Human Development & Psychology

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Contact Info

• Email [email protected]

• www.uwgb.edu/gurungr

• Facebook

• Twitter: ReganARGurung

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TODAYWhat is stress?

The Science Behind it.

3 main consequences

Five ways to Cope

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What is Stress?

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How Do You Know You are Stressed?

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“Stress” is often Hidden

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Thinking

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Feelings

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Behaving

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The Science Behind It

Adrenalin and Noradrenalin

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Tip 1: Plan (ahead) Anticipate Problems

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Tip 2: Express Yourself

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Tip 3: Disconnect

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Is Social Media Bad?

• They ‘Divide Attention’

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TIP 4 : TEND & BEFRIEND

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TIP 5:Practice Mindfulness

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Variations on the theme

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In Conclusion• Stress is often INVISIBLE but can still HURT• Practice these simple skills often.