STRESS Management

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STRESS Management
Presented By David Vargas, Kim Mitchell, Heather
Dacy Jessica Abruzzino and Alisha Bright
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Background Information

• Target Population College Freshman
• Setting Preview
• Place University of Florida
• Age About 18-20
• Chapter 9
• Title Managing Stress
• Lesson 3

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STRESS!!

• Defined as how ones body reacts to change.
• These changes can be the
• result of feelings, situations
• or people.
• What do you think of when you hear the word
  stress?

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A Stress Poem

• Looks like the Devil
• Sounds like a screaming child
• Tastes like mouldy chocolate
• Smells like gorilla armpits
• Feels like hitting your elbow
• Stress is Bad! Bad! Bad!
• By Francesca
• (Year 5 in Potley Hill Primary School)

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Another Stress Poem

• Looks like the darkness of the far beyond
• Sounds like a radio squealing
• Smells like sweaty blistered feet
• Tastes like a rotten scrambled egg
• Stress is having a blistering headache
• By Frances
• (Year 5 Potley Hill Primary school)

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STRESSORS

• A stressor is any event that provokes stress
• -These events cover a wide range of
  situations
• What are stessors for you?

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Bad Stress vs. Good Stress

• What Makes Stress Good or Bad?
• Distress Bad Stress
• -This is the stress that most people define as
  worry, tension and pressure
• EustressGood stress
• -Think about stress of deadlines and
  competition that force us to do our best
• -Without this type of stress life would be
  very dull

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STRESS OVERLOAD!

• Fight or Flight Response
• -This is the bodys natural reaction to stress.
• -The body goes through physical changes that
  take place to prepare you for the pressures of
  the moment.
• -Think fast heart beat, pulse and sweating
• When Does It Become Overload
• -When pressures become too frustrating and last
  for long periods of time it can be harmful to
  your well-being

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Signs of Stress Overload

• It is important to learn to recognize signs of
  stress.
• If you dont it could lead to serious health
  problems!

Mental -Cant Concentrate -Forgetful -Drop in
school performance -Unable to
Study -Carelessness
Emotional -Bored -Anger Outbursts -Nightmares -Dep
resses -Scared -Withdrawn
Physical -Headaches -Nervous -Rashes -Stomachache
-Fast Pulse -Perspiration
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Stress-Induced Illness

• Stress disturbs your body balance
• As your body remains disturbed maintaining health
  becomes more difficult.
• In some cases stress overload can lead to
  unhealthy behavior, serious illness or even death
• Some of these illnesses include..

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Specific Stress Conditions

• High Blood Pressure
• -Stress raises your blood pressure
• Headaches
• -A stress-headache results from the constant
  contraction of head and neck muscles.

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Specific Stress Conditions

• Asthma
• -Although stress does
• not actually cause the condition it can make
  it severely worse

• Suppressed Immune Function
• -Scientific research has shown that
• prolonged stress can keep immune
• system from functioning well.

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Specific Stress Conditions

• Psychosomatic Diseases
• -Psychomind Somaticbody
• -These are physical disorders resulting from
  stress rather than injury or illness
• -Examples include sleep disorders, skin
  disorders, stomach aches and digestive problems

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How Can I Prevent Stress Overload?

• Prevent overload by learning
• which stress reduction
• techniques work for you
• Remember, this is a new skill
• that requires practice to be
• effective.
• With a little effort stress
• management can become
• easier.

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Stress Managment Techniques

• Dont Overschedule
• -If youre feeling stretched consider cutting
  out an activity or two.
• Be Realistic
• -Dont try to be perfect. Its okay to make
  mistakes from time to time.

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More Techniques

• Treat Your Body Right
• - Exercise.
• -Eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and
  get plenty of sleep
• -Abstain from bad habits

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Fitness Center Hours

• Southwest Recreation Center
• Monday Friday 7am - 1 am (2am Fridays)
• Saturday Sunday 10 am - 10pm 
• Student Recreation Fitness Center
• Monday - Friday 7  am midnight
• Saturday  Sunday 10 am - 10 pm 
• O'Connell Center Weight Room
• Monday - Friday 245 pm - 10 pm 
• Saturday 3 pm - 7 pm 
• Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm

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More Techniques

• Have A Positive Attitude
• -You can do this by changing your perception.
• -Try to view situations as a result of choice.
  This will improve your outlook and attitude.
• -Look for pieces of gold

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More Techniques

• Build Your Resilience
• -Think of change as a challenging and normal
  part of life
• Have a Support Network
• -Talking to family and friends can help because
  it gives you a chance to express your feelings.

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More Techniques

• Remember to Have Fun
• -A good way to combat sadness, boredom, and
  loneliness is to seek out activities
• -Consider participating in a campus club.
• Visit the Student Activities Center located
  on the third floor of the
  Reitz Union.

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More Techniques

• Have a good laugh
• -Smiles and laughter can do wonders for the body
  and soul.
• Have a good cry
• -Big boys and girls DO cry.
• -This can help you to release bottles up
  emotions.

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More Techniques

• Relaxation Techniques
• -The natural antidote to stress is the
  relaxation response.
• -This can be achieved in many ways
• - Learn breathing techniques and progressive
  muscle relaxation exercises.

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Time Management

• Four Steps to Improved Time Management
• 1. Create a semester schedule
• 2. Assess and plan your workload each week
• 3. Adjust your plan each day
• 4. Evaluate your schedule

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Time Managment

• Tips to Make Your Schedule Work
• -Identify your best time of day
• -Study difficult or boring subjects first
• -Use the same place to study every time
• -Avoid distractions
• -Use waiting time at the bus stop and in between
  classes
• -Treat school as a full-time job

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Seeking Support

• Student Health Care Center
• -www.health.ufl.edu/shcc
• -[phone]

• Counseling Center
• -www.counsel.ufl.edu
• -[phone]

• GatorWell
• -www.shcc.ufl.edu/gatorwe../
• -[phone]

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QUESTIONS?