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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