Did You Know…

• Distress– Causes anxiety or concern– Is perceived as outside of

our coping abilities– Feels unpleasant– Decreases performance– Can lead to adverse health

effects– Examples of stressors:

death of a loved one, unemployment, financial problems

• Eustress– Motivates, focuses energy– Is perceived as within our

coping abilities– Feels exciting– Improves performance– Can improve overall well-

being– Examples of stressors:

starting a new job, getting married, having a child

There are two types of stress:

Negative Effects of Stress on the Body

Fatigue Weight Gain/Loss

Ulcers

Irregular Sleep Patterns

Sexual Frustration

Headaches

Irregular Heartbeats

Six Dimensions of Wellness that can Help Reduce Negative Stress

Spiritual

Intellectual

Emotional

Physical

Social/Interpersonal

Environmental

Wellness

Ways to Avoid/ Minimize Stress

• Avoiding negative people

• Don’t take on too much

• Keep an agenda or to-do list

• Prioritize

• Maintain 6-8 hours of sleep

• Avoid or minimize procrastination

• Exercise

• Eat balanced diet

• Meditate

• Venting or talking to people/counselors

* Drinking or using drugs is not a healthy way of coping with stress

Help! I can’t manage my stress!

• Take a break! When you feel overwhelmed, remember to calm down and take a break from what ever you are doing.

• There are resources at UNC Charlotte!

• Speak to a counselor– 704‑687‑0311– counselingcenter@uncc.edu.