Be mindful, stress less
Pre Assessment
Please complete this form before starting the program. It will provide an insight of your prior knowledge on stress
What is stress?
Stress is a prevalent issue that college students may experience some time during their college career. This may be due to numerous reasons, including but not limited to a different environment or experiencing life as a young adult and taking on responsibilities.
A Focus on the Mind
Stress is described as a normal body response due to emotional or physical tension.
affects on overall health
A small amount of stress can be used for motivation. However, chronic stress may affect your cognitive thinking. You may experience a change in cognitive thinking, ultimately interfering with cognitive processes such as attention and concentration. It may effect your heart health.
Different types of stressors
School
Work
Family
Relationships
Legal
Finances
Health/illness
Environment
Living Situation
Eustress challenges us to grow, adapt, and find creative solutions in our lives
V distress can deplete life energy
symptoms of acute stress do not last long and develop in response to past or future demands, ex sweating, anxiety, irritability, headaches
Acute
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most common type of stress, and it is short lived
example: a busy day with a long to-do list.
Eustress v. Distress
GOOD
STRESS
BAD
STRESS
Different types of stress
Symptoms could include a change in appetite, difficulty sleeping, or difficulty concentrating. Chronic stress left untreated may lead to health problems such as insomnia, obesity, or even a heart disease
Episodic
more serious form of acute stress.
Chronic
stress that is persistent over a period
The same symptoms of acute stress are possible but more frequently and result in more serious health issues, for example, depression
may develop due to taking on too many responsibilities or being overwhelmed with no relief
example: unmanaged everyday stressors.
Campus well articles
stress management techniques and tips
·Break jobs/tasks into manageable parts
·Set reasonable/realistic goals
·Set boundaries
·Schedule self-care dates
·Understand you cannot control everything
·Relaxation, ie meditation
5 senses of stress relief
Sight
Touch/ movement
Sound
Taste
Smell
We can agree that sometimes our days are more demanding than others. It is necessary to take a moment to collect your thoughts and find a moment of peace. Here's our challenge for you! TWU Health Promotion team ask that you participate in our week long challenge- 5 Senses of stress relief.
Do what works best for you, and develop an individualized stress relief plan! Provided are a few suggestions but you are not limited too. TWU TAO is a resource accessible for any help needed https://us.taoconnect.org/browse/content
WRITE IT OUT- free downloadable template click on the image
Daily challenge
Post assessment
Please complete this post assessment after the completion of our week long program!
Resources
TWU Student Health Services- Counseling and Psychological Services
TAO modules
Health and wellness Initiative
References
3 tips to manage stress. www.heart.org. (2021, December 8). Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress
College stress. Learning Center. (2021, July 15). Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/managing-college-stress/#:~:text=College%20students%20commonly%20experience%20stress,enough%20breaks%20for%20self%2Dcare.&text=Sudden%20changes%2C%20unexpected%20challenges%2C%20or,be%20unpredictable%20sources%20of%20stress
Coping strategies. National Jewish Health. (n.d.). Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/health-information/stress-and-relaxation/stress/coping-strategies
Malcolm, X., & Malcolm, X. (2021, May 18). The 3 different types of stress and how each can affect our health. Health Beat. Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.flushinghospital.org/newsletter/the-3-different-types-of-stress-and-how-each-can-affect-our-health/
MindWebteam. (2021, March 3). Tips for managing stress. YouTube. Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh5HyJ1rxzk
Watson, S. (n.d.). Common causes of Stress & Their Effect on Your Health. WebMD. Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress#1
YouTube. (2017, December 19). Stress 101 - understanding stress and how to manage IT - HealthTexas Medical Group. YouTube. Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hto1HeMrYQ