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STRESS

STRESS . STRESS . Stress is the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands. How much stress you feel depends on how you perceive things. Perception is the act of becoming aware through stress. . Causes of Stress . Stressors are anything that causes stress.

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STRESS

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  1. STRESS

  2. STRESS • Stress is the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands. • How much stress you feel depends on how you perceive things. • Perception is the act of becoming aware through stress.

  3. Causes of Stress • Stressors are anything that causes stress. • Biological stressors, such as illnesses • Environmental stressors, such as noise, crowds • Cognitive stressors, perception of the situation • Personal Behavior: negative actions of the body and mind caused by behaviors. • Life situation stressors: death, divorce, relationships

  4. Body’s Response to Stress • “Fight or Flight” response • Fatigue • Physical: body becomes tired • Psychological: mind becomes tired • Pathological: can’t fight off disease

  5. Ways to Manage Stress • Plan Ahead • Get adequate sleep • Get regular physical activity • Eat nutritious foods • Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

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