Adrienne+-+Teen+Stress

=__TEEN STRESS __=

What is Stress?
Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. How one's body reacts to change can be called stress. These changes can come from feelings, situations, and people. For example, going to a new school is a change that can cause stress

The Biggest Stressors:

 * School work (78%)
 * Parents (78%)
 * Romantic relationships (64%)
 * Problems with friends (64%)
 * Siblings (64%)

Ways to handle stress:

 * Take deep breaths/Practice deep breathing exercises
 * Watch your thoughts/think positive
 * Find time to relax and cool out
 * Pray or read something inspirational
 * Visualize what you want to happen
 * Use pressure points to reduce headaches
 * Talk problems over with a friend or counselor
 * Don't dwell on your weaknesses
 * Feel proud of your accomplishments
 * Exercise daily
 * Do muscle tension relaxation exercises
 * Punch a pillow, scream or kick a can
 * Prepare for tests early
 * Eat a nutritious meal or snack
 * Take one thing at a time
 * Set realistic goals
 * Stop worrying about things that may never happen
 * Learn from your mistakes
 * Forgive yourself and others
 * Get involved with things you like to do
 * Make time for fun
 * Do something for others
 * Use the four steps to problem solving:
 * 1) Brainstorm solution
 * 2) Think of the consequences
 * 3) Choose a solution
 * 4) Evaluate your choice

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