2. Year End Assignment:
❖ Study the dating and marriage practices of a
foreign country and compare them to those
practiced in United States / Michigan.
❖ Typed, double spaced, 20 pages long
❖ 10 sources - (2 must be personal interviews) -
MLA bibliography
❖ Worth 400 points - due day of exam
3. Just kidding :)
❖How did your bodies feel after this
exercise?
❖ Were you nervous?
❖How was your breathing?
❖ What did your muscles feel like? Was your
stomach in a knot?
5. Stress
❖ Stress is a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from
change. Our bodies react in the same way whether the situation
is welcomed or unwelcomed. Our hearts beat faster, our bodies
produce a natural stimulant called adrenaline, we breath more
rapidly, we are more alert, and we may perspire more. All of
these responses can be good for you when followed by periods
of relaxation. They can give you the “competitive edge” in sports,
keep you alert and able to concentrate for a test, or can literally
save your live in an emergency. However, when your body is
constantly wound up and cannot relax, these same responses
can lead to increased blood pressure, anxiety attacks, and a wide
range of physical disorders. Stress can happen at good and bad
times.
7. Types of Stress:
BAD VS.
❖ mocked
❖ argument
❖ bad grade
❖ did not make team
❖ death
GOOD
❖ date
❖ wedding
❖ winning
8. Types of Stress:
Short Term VS.
❖ Homework deadline
❖ injury
❖ test
❖ money
Long Term
❖ handicap
❖ divorce
❖ death
❖ financial trouble
❖ substance use
9. Types of Stress:
Anticipated VS.
❖ movie
❖ roller coaster
❖ haunted house
Unexpected
❖ surprise
❖ win
❖ break up
❖ lose something
10. Stress Overload – Physical
The following symptoms may signal too much stress
❖ a. headaches
❖ b. tense muscles
❖ c. skin problems
❖ d. digestive system problems
❖ e. quick, shallow breathing
11. Stress Overload – Emotional
The following symptoms may signal too much stress
❖ a. easily frustrated
❖ b. irritable / cranky
❖ c. nightmares
❖ d. feeling overwhelmed
❖ e. no sense of humor
12. Stress Overload - Behavioral signs
The following symptoms may signal too much stress
❖ a. eating pattern changes
❖ b. frequent crying
❖ c. avoiding others
❖ d. procrastinating
❖ e. sleeping pattern changes
13. Managing Stress
Preventing stress in your life
❖ a. Stay Healthy by eating the proper diet, getting regular
exercise, and plenty of sleep
❖ b. Avoid stress by doing things that you enjoy. Surround
yourself with things and activities that make you feel good.
❖ c. Get organized in all areas of your life: your bedroom
and your school work. Use a calendar – create systems
that work for you
❖ d. Monitor your obligations with others. Do not commit
yourself so you are doing too much and not leaving time for
relaxation and de-stressing.
14. Managing Stress
Preventing stress in your life
❖ The 3 C’s of attitude:
❖ 1. Commitment – feeling like you belong, whether it is with your
family, your school, a team, or a job – find something /
someplace where you feel welcome and can be yourself.
❖ 2. Control – knowing you can change the situation by making
thoughtful decisions. Not feeling helpless.
❖ 3. Challenge – accept whatever happens (good or bad) and
make the most out of it. Seeing those things that stress you as
obstacles to overcome instead of obstacles in your way.
15. Coping with Stress
When do you find yourself stressed? What can you do about it?
Recognize the causes:
❖ a. Is it due to an irrational belief about yourself and those around
you? (ex: “I have to be liked by everyone”, “I have to be perfect”,
“I cannot make mistakes”, and feeling that the world should
always be fair.)
❖ b. Notice how you react to the situation. Did you handle it well,
did you lose your cool and make things worse for yourself?
❖ c. Ask yourself, will this pass quickly? Do I really need to stress
about this?
16. Coping with Stress
When do you find yourself stressed? What can you do about it?
Practice relaxation techniques:
❖ a. Learn to relax (ex: deep breathing, meditation, listen to
soothing music, etc.)
❖ b. Do things that you truly enjoy. Allow yourself some time
to do what makes you happy, have some “me” time.
❖ Look for techniques in this lesson folder
17. Coping with Stress
When do you find yourself stressed? What can you do about it?
Talk with someone:
❖ a. Find someone that you feel comfortable sharing your
feelings and thoughts with and allow yourself to be
unburdened by clearing your mind (ex: parents, friends,
counselors, teacher, etc.)
❖ b. Take some action to deal with the stress. This could
involve confronting an individual as well as a situation. It
may cause you to take a risk and/or feel uncomfortable.
