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J Rolle‐Carrette 1 Stress Management Stress: the response of the body to any demand placed on it.

Two types of Stress Distress is the daily wear and tear on the body Eustress is the good stress which the body needs for:  which we need to survive,  to meet our goals  the spice of life  without it we are dead  too much eutress can lead to distress Value of Stress without stress the body would cease to function e.g.
hunger – eat stress helps in achieving of goals enhances our ability to reach our deadlines Effects of Stress on the Body Increase blood pressure & sugar Hot and cold flashes disruption in digestion low self esteem inability to make good decisions poor concentration Stress Management dryness of mouth muscle tension frustration boredom short attention span sweating anxiety aggression fatigue mental block A. organizing and Planning Ahead of time ‐ Prevents clashing of Tasks ‐ ‐ Allows for more confidence in carry out tasks ‐ allows for time in which to plan B.
Setting Boundaries ‐ Learn to say no ‐ ‐ attempt only what you can handle ‐ Set boundaries in your relationships J Rolle‐Carrette 2 C. Have realistic expectations of self and others ‐ Know what you can and cannot do ‐ ‐ set realistic, reasonable & achievable goals D. Diet Exercise & sleep  Ensure that you have a regular and balance diet‐ poor diet may result in malfunctioning of organs leading to stress due to medical condition  Exercise protects the body from the harmful effects of stress.
It also provides an outlet for stress  Lack of sleep places undue stress on the body E. Make Good Decisions