Duran South Junior HsCoach Doss

Questions you might ask yourself?

• Is it normal for me to feel STRESS?

• What happens if I feel too much STRESS?

• What can I do when I feel STRESSED-OUT?

My objective is to help you answer these questions.

Definitions To Know:

• Stress – your body’s response to change around you. Positive or Negative

• Distress – Stress that results in a negative reaction. May cause feelings of anger, disappointment, or frustration.

• Stressor - Anything that causes stress.• Adrenaline – A hormone released by the body in

response to stress. Rapid breathing or heartbeat• Fatigue – Extreme tiredness of the body or mind.

Two Types of STRESS:

• Positive• Stay Focused• Feel Alert• Excited• Challenged• Playing on a sports team• Avoiding an accident• Accomplishment

• Negative – (distress)• Frustrated• Feel angry• Disappointed• Helpless• Confused• Arguing with a friend• Getting sick or hurt• Doing poorly in school

Two types of FATIGUE:

• Physical• Occurs after vigorous

activity such as running a race or raking the yard.

• Muscles feel overworked and sore.

• Solution: REST

• Emotional• Results from to much

negative stress. • Worry• Sadness• Solution: remove the

source of stress or learn how to manage it.

Five ways to Manage or Reduce Stress:• Plan Ahead

• Set aside some time to accomplish what you need to do. This way you won’t rush last minute.

• Set your Priorities• Realize you can’t do everything. Too many activities can cause stress

• Redirect your energy• Whenever you feel angry or excited, you have extra energy, use it to

accomplish something positive.• Talk to Someone

• Telling someone else how you feel can relieve pressure• Relax

• Take time to yourself. Laugh with friends or take a quiet walk.

Activities:

• Quiz• Pairs