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Lesson 4 Personality Development

The document discusses the various causes and manifestations of stress during middle and late adolescence, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing stressors. It outlines physical, emotional, and behavioral stress signals, as well as the physiological stress response. Additionally, it provides strategies for coping with stress, including relaxation techniques and the importance of understanding stress factors.

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Lesson 4 Personality Development

The document discusses the various causes and manifestations of stress during middle and late adolescence, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing stressors. It outlines physical, emotional, and behavioral stress signals, as well as the physiological stress response. Additionally, it provides strategies for coping with stress, including relaxation techniques and the importance of understanding stress factors.

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Saint Dominic Savio International

School

PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT

SECOND SEMESTER
WEEK 4
Coping Up With Stress
In Middle
and Late Adolescence
-is the feeling one gets from prolonged, pent-
up emotions
Key point:
Negative emotions, are more often held
inside. They are hidden. You suffer quietly
and you experience stress.
Just as there is great variety in the range of emotions you
might experience, there are many possible manifestations
of stress – in your private life and in your working life.
Here are some words that describe the emotions
associated (as cause and effect) with stress.
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or
unease, typically about an imminent
event or something with an uncertain
outcome
Pressure

the use of persuasion,


influence, or intimidation to
make someone do something
STRAIN
PANIC
DESPERATION
TENSION
ANGER
DEJECTION
MISERY
EVERYDAY FRUSTRATIONS CAUSE STRESS BUILD-UP

From the time you wake up until you go to


sleep, you may be confronted with a
succession of stressful situations. Managing
to get yourself (and possibly a spouse and
children) out of bed and ready to face the day
can be a challenge to your patience and
ingenuity.
PROBLEMS IN OUR PERSONAL LIFE CAN BE DEVASTATING

painful circumstances can create long-term


stress
More serious stressful circumstances may
include the following:
(1) separation from loved ones, (2) personal
illness, or illness of a loved one, (3) death of
someone you care about, or (4)conflict with a
spouse or close friend
OTHER MAJOR CAUSES OF STRESS :

problems with drug and alcohol abuse


domestic violence
care of children and elderly relatives
chronic mental illness
injury
 physical handicaps
moving to a new home
A common cause of stress is dealing with life’s transitions

This is especially true when a person


must cope with too many transitions all at
once.
Let’s examine!

Ellen has just completed a program in fashion


merchandising. She is eager to get started on her
new job. Her mother is ill and requires care. Her
father died a few months ago. Ellen’s new job
requires that she relocate to a town 100 miles from
home. The move, a new career, and a change in
family relationships may cause excessive stress for
her. Too many changes have arrived at the same
time.
Stress Signals
PHYSICAL
headaches indigestion

stomach aches overeating

dizziness weight loss

back pain chest pains


EMOTIONAL
Examples:

panic attacks anger


mood changes racing thoughts
crying anxiety
BEHAVIORAL
PACING Examples:
SMOKING
TAPPING
PULLING HAIR
HAIR CHEWING
NERVOUS LAUGHTER
NAIL BITING
WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
STRESS RESPONSE
- is the collection of physiological changes
that occur when you face a perceived threat
—when you face situations where you feel
the demands outweigh your resources to
successfully cope
These situations are known as stressors.
When your stress response is triggered, a
series of changes occur within your body.
They include:
 Redirection of blood away from extremities
and instead to major organs
The release of cortisol and other hormones,
which bring other short- and long-term
changes.
The stress response is intended to give you a
burst of energy so you’re able to fight off
attackers or run away from them effectively.
KEEP STRESS UNDER CONTROL

There are many effective ways to


handle stress. Of course, you can’t avoid
stress—in fact, you wouldn’t want to avoid all
stress, because you’d never grow. However,
you can manage your life so that you survive
the emotional down times without allowing
stress to engulf you. You need not, and should
not, live your life in emotional stress and
discomfort. Stress can be successfully
managed.
Here are some suggestions that may help:

 UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF STRESS


ANALYZE YOUR STRESS FACTORS AND WRITE
THEM DOWN
 DEAL WITH THE STRESSORS
LEARN TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE OR
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
Some tips to relax when under pressure are
the following:
Stop for a moment (especially when you feel your
muscles tightening up) and take a few deep
breaths.
 Do a relaxing exercise. Swing your hands at your
sides and stretch.
Take a “power nap.” Lie down and totally relax
for a few minutes.
 Find time to do the things you enjoy.
Leave your study area for a while to take a brisk
walk.
Find a quiet place to read a magazine or
novel during break or at lunch.
If possible, look at some peaceful images
such as forests, beaches, etc. These images can
initiate a relaxation response.
Look up.
 Keep something humorous on hand, such as
a book of jokes.
Activity : DRAWING

Read and follow the instructions keenly. Not following


the instructions won’t be recorded.

Every one of us has our own ways in coping up with


stress. This time, draw something that serves as your
stress- reliever when you are under stress. Be sure it is
your own drawing.
It maybe scenery, a beautiful place or any object that
you’ll prefer to draw.
Below your drawing, please put a catchy phrase that
will define your work.
THANK
YOU AND
GOD
BLESS!

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