Give an example of each of the

following types of

pollution, poverty, crowding, noise, natural disasters

Conditions that make it difficult for your body to take part in daily activity.

(illness, a disability, injury)

A mental challenge (taking a test, homework)

Unhealthy behavior such as not getting enough sleep or exercise,

using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs

Any major life change, positive or negative. (death of a loved one,

getting married, graduating)

Describe the bodies

fight-or-flight

response to stress:

During fight or flight your body provides you with energy,

reflexes and strength you may need to respond to a stressor.

What makes a stress positive or negative?

How you respond to a stressor ~ how you let it affect you.

Positive Stress

= Eustress Negative Stress = Distress

Long term stress can weaken your immune

system making you more open

to illnesses.

How long term stress can make us sick?

List and describe the 3 stages of stress

alarm – body becomes aware of a stressor

resistance – your body’s working against the stressor

exhaustion – body cannot take the resistance anymore. You may become sick, body can’t fight it any longer

What are 3 simple things you can do to deal with stress daily?

the ability to recover from

an illness, hardship and

other stressors

List the 8 assets used for building resiliency:

1. support 2. empowerment

3.  boundaries4. productive use

of time5. commitment to

learning 6. positive values

7. social skills 8. positive identity

• Use positive self-talk • Be confident about yourself

• Don’t worry about things out of your control

What 3 things can you do

to change your attitude?

Time, or lack of it is a

major stressor for

most people

List 5 things you can do to help manage your time better:

list & prioritize your goals

learn to say “no”

make a schedule

don’t overload yourself

plan for fun activities