This document discusses personal development topics related to stress, including identifying causes and effects of stress and demonstrating personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health. It defines stress and stressors, lists common stressors such as school pressure and relationships, and discusses the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of stress. It then summarizes different stress responses like the fight or flight response and general adaptation syndrome, as well as relaxation techniques and common coping strategies such as problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. The document concludes by providing other tips for coping with stress, such as engaging in physical activity, getting rest, and thinking positively.
This document discusses personal development topics related to stress, including identifying causes and effects of stress and demonstrating personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health. It defines stress and stressors, lists common stressors such as school pressure and relationships, and discusses the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of stress. It then summarizes different stress responses like the fight or flight response and general adaptation syndrome, as well as relaxation techniques and common coping strategies such as problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. The document concludes by providing other tips for coping with stress, such as engaging in physical activity, getting rest, and thinking positively.
This document discusses personal development topics related to stress, including identifying causes and effects of stress and demonstrating personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health. It defines stress and stressors, lists common stressors such as school pressure and relationships, and discusses the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of stress. It then summarizes different stress responses like the fight or flight response and general adaptation syndrome, as well as relaxation techniques and common coping strategies such as problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. The document concludes by providing other tips for coping with stress, such as engaging in physical activity, getting rest, and thinking positively.
This document discusses personal development topics related to stress, including identifying causes and effects of stress and demonstrating personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health. It defines stress and stressors, lists common stressors such as school pressure and relationships, and discusses the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of stress. It then summarizes different stress responses like the fight or flight response and general adaptation syndrome, as well as relaxation techniques and common coping strategies such as problem-focused and emotion-focused approaches. The document concludes by providing other tips for coping with stress, such as engaging in physical activity, getting rest, and thinking positively.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
WEEK 5, QUARTER 1 MAIN TOPIC LESSON 1 - IDENTIFY CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF STRESS IN ONE’S LIFE LESSON 2 – DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS AND MAINTAIN MENTAL HEALTH What is stress? We generally use the word "stress" when we feel that everything seems to have become too much - we are overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us. Anything that poses a challenge or a threat to our well-being is a stress. Some stresses get you going, and they are good for you. However, when the stresses undermine both our mental and physical health, they are bad. The difference between "stress" and "a stressor" - a stressor is an agent or stimulus that causes stress. Stress is the feeling we have when under pressure, while stressors are the things we respond to in our environment. COMMON STRESSORS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE SCHOOL/ ACADEMIC PRESSURE FAMILY/HOME SCHOOL/PEER PRESSURES LOSS FRUSTRATION ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS FUTURE THE EFFECTS OF STRESS PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL Stress Responses Stress Responses A stress response is the body’s mechanism for protecting or caring for the stressed individual. FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE/ACUTE STRESS RESPONSE -Cannon introduced the fight or flight response or the acute stress response. -This kind of stress response involves the occurrence of physiological reactions when one is under stress or pressure. -Our sympathetic nervous system instantly becomes engaged in generating multitude of physiological changes including adrenaline surge, release of cortisol, redirection of blood towards the major body organs, and heightened pulse rate, metabolism, breathing rate, and blood pressure. GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME -Medical doctor Hans Selye, the proponent of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), observed that the human body has a natural adaptive response to stress. -It involves three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. -1) Alarm phase (The fight or flight response) -2) Resistance stage- it involves the secretion of additional hormones is for long term protection. In this stage, the adrenal cortex produces hormones called corticosteroids. -3) Exhaustion stage- the stress has been lingering at this phase. The entry point to stress overload or burnout. RELAXATION RESPONSE -Dr. Herbert Benson, the founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute, coined the term “relaxation response”. -The body’s capacity to release chemicals and brain signals that slow down the movements of muscle and organs, thereby boosting the flow of blood to the brain. -the counterpart of the fight or flight response. -Formerly called meditation, it is deemed beneficial in neutralizing the wide variety of physiological effects of stress. Common Coping Strategies PROBLEM - FOCUSED APPROACH -This strategy fundamentally involves focusing on the source of the stress. EMOTION – FOCUSED STRATEGY -This approach encompasses concentrating on one’s feeling, or emotion brought about by the stress instead of facing the actual source of stress. -This approach may also entail resorting to drinking alcohol, taking drugs, and other forms of escaping the stressful situation. OTHER TIPS ON COPING WITH STRESS Engaging in physical activities Doing activities that are relaxing Acquiring social support Getting ample rest and sleep Being realistic Thinking positively Learning the art of resilience OUTPUT for Week Choose 1 or 2. 1. Activity 1: “Stressed out?”- your stressful experience. 2. Activity 2: ‘Stress tabs, Everyone?’- Ways to cope with some stressful situations
