Just Dance!By: Jewel Gray, Jessica Lineburg,

Lashanda Glenn, Lyndsey Caldwell, and Ashley Whitaker

What is Stress?– A force against our bodies that are caused by

influences and factors in our lives.

3 Types of Stress• Acute Stress– Most common form of stress– The body’s immediate reaction to a significant

threat, challenge or scare.• Ex: job interview, fender bender

3 Types of Stress• Episodic Stress– Develops when continuous disorganization ,

chaos, and crisis is a part of one’s life.– Constantly worrying• EX: Always being in a rush but always late.

3 Types of Stress• Chronic Stress– Caused by long-term situations– Stress that wears on people continuously and

usually occurs when an individual has no hope and stop looking for a solution• Ex: Financial and health worries, workplace

pressure and relationship problems

Signs & Symptoms • Physical Symptoms– Aches and pains – Loss of sex drive– Chest pains, rapid heart beat

Signs & Symptoms • Behavioral Symptoms– Eating more or less– Sleeping too much or too little– Using alcohol or drugs to relax– Neglecting responsibilities

Signs & Symptoms • Emotional Symptoms–Moodiness–Depression– Short tempered– Sense of loneliness– Feeling overwhelmed

What is a Stressor?• A Stressor is something that causes physical

fatigue or negative emotional effectives.

Stressors• Work• Family• Relationships• Financial issues• School

• Being too busy• Unrealistic

Expectations• Life changing moments• Friends• Negative Self-Talk

Results of Stress on your body• Effects of Stress– Pain of any kind– Heart Disease– Digestive problems– Sleep problems– Depression– Obesity– Autoimmune diseases

Tips for managing Stress• Set realistic goals

• Don’t overwhelm yourself with things that are out of your control.

• Look at change as something positive instead of a threat

Tips for managing Stress• Jump into action on

things you can control.

• Find someone you trust to talk to.

• Take a deep breath!

• Soak in water!

Tips for managing Stress• Find a hobby that fit your interest:– Dancing– Singing– Arts & crafts– Journaling– Sports– Listen to Music– Gardening– Cooking

Let’s Focus On Dance

How does dance relieves stress?• Relieves tension – Physically, it can improve muscle coordination

and help get your metabolism going.– Emotionally, it can serve as an outlet of emotions

and be a non-verbal way for expressing yourself.

How does dance relieves stress?• Releases Endorphins– a group of hormones secreted within the brain

and nervous system that have to deal with a number of physical functions.

• Helps you get fit and its FUN!

Available Resources• Radio• Greensboro Cultural Center• Zumba

– More information found on zumbatriad.com– Classes are $5 each.

• Youtube.com– Watch videos to dance along.

• Arizona Pete’s– Instructional Line Dancing

• Pandora.com– To find music– You can set up stations according to the music you love to hear.

• EAP– Employee Assistant Program

• Contact Information: – (Phone)1-800-630-4847 – (website) guidanceresources.com

Let’s Dance!!!