Stress ManagementTools, Techniques and

Strategies

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• Recognize symptoms• Identify sources• Short and long-term relief

The Stress Response

“Fight-or-Flight” response• Body responds to “danger”• Stress hormones released• Heart pounds faster• Breath quickens• Senses become sharper• Burst of energy

Recognizing Symptoms

• How many symptoms do I have?• How often do I have them?

FF = Frequently OO = Occasionally RR = Rarely

Identify Sources of Stress

Look closely at your habits and attitudes regarding stress.

Unhealthy Stress Outlets

• Procrastination• Food• Excessive

TV/computer• Withdrawal• Sleeping too much

• Taking it out on others

• Drugs or alcohol• Staying busy to

avoid problems• Ignoring stress

signals

Quick Fixes

What are some things that you do, or could do, to temporarily relieve

stress?

Stress Remedies

• Chose your attitude

• Wellness habits

• Reach out

• Talk it out

• Write it out

• Get involved

• Accept yourself

• Watch your thoughts

Stress Remedies

• Focus on priorities

• Set reasonable goals

• Be realistic

• Avoid procrastination

• Break tasks down

• Adapt to change

• Let go

• Calming activities

Take time to relax

Action Plan

One thing I will do today to care for myself is…

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