Stress No More

Stress: How do we manage it

in a busy world?

Jordan ArellanoDecember 10 th, 2012

We stress a lot

How do we manage it?

Framework:

Be Mindful: Be Aware of self

Quantify Stress Level– ( rate on a 1-5 scale)Identify Stressors – (who or what?)Dig Deeper - (how or why?)--------------------------------------------------------------------------Decide Actions – (is it in sphere of influence?)Act – (stop doing whatever is stressing you)

Decompress: Calm Self & Reduce Stress

Be Aware – Realize you are stressedPause – Stop what you are doingBreathe – In 1,2,3,4 … Out for 1,2,3,4Visualize – Focus on a calm self----------------------------------------------------------------------Strategize – “How can I calm myself further?” Act – Exercise, practice yoga, meditateEncourage Self – “I can do this!”Re-engage – Calmly and confidently un-pause

Reduce Triggers: Divide & Conquer

Identify – “What triggers my stress?”Categorize – Is it School, work, or personal? Evaluate – Levels of stress, ease of reductionFocus – Tackle one at a time, take baby steps----------------------------------------------------------------------Plan – How will I reduce the trigger?Act – Put plan into actionReflect – Write down how it wentMaintain - Keep it up!

Framework:

Now let’s get crispy.We want…

Targetbehaviors

Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”

Practice Mindfulness

Ask yourself this question “What is triggering my stress?”

Do one thing that reduces your stressWalk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate

Ask yourself this question

Do one thing that reduces your stress

Practice Mindfulness

“What is triggering my stress?”

Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate

Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”

3 Target behaviors

Domino Behaviors: 3 Keys to success

Ask yourself this question

Do one thing that reduces your stress

Practice Mindfulness

“What is triggering my stress?”

Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate

Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”

Thank You!

Jordan Arellanojordan88@stanford.edu

Ask yourself this question

Do one thing that reduces your stress

Practice Mindfulness

“What is triggering my stress?”

Walk, run, drink red wine, golf, practice yoga, meditate

Acknowledge when you are stressed: “I feel stressed”

3 Key Takeaways: