Health: Chapter 8: Managing Stress – Flashcards

strategies people use to deal with stress

Refusal to acknowledge an unpleasant fact of life in order to delay facing it

Ignoring the problem factor

Competitive, rushed, and time oriented

Flexible, and relaxed

a person's way of effectively arranging his/her time

a) listing priorities b) keeping a list of daily tasks c) schedules d) goal setting

goals, tasks, or activities that you judge as more important than others

By establishing our priorities, you can avoid saying "yes" when you mean "no", a common problem that leads to many people to take on more tasks than they can handle, thus causing stress.

Thinking through a situation in advance also helps you recognize where variations to your plan may occur. This better prepares you for unexpected changes. A well thought-out plan is NOT a rigid series of steps but a flexible map with many goals to reach.

Skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way

a) redirect your energy- do something active or creative to release your tension b) relax and laugh- "relaxation response"- techniques include deep breathing, thinking pleasant thoughts, stretching, lowers blood pressure c) keep positive outlook- the way you think determines how you feel d) seek out support- confide in someone you trust, just talking to someone about your problem may help you feel better e) therapy- reading, go for a walk, spend time with friends, exercise

a) drugs and alcohol b) withdrawal from friends c) punching something d) yelling or screaming at others e) self-harm f) eatting