2. Stress
•Stress is defined as a state
of mental or emotional
strain caused by adverse
circumstances. At one
point or another, most
people deal with feelings
of stress.
3. How does stress affect your brain and body?
•Stress affects both the brain and body.
•Little bit of stress is good for people to
perform and protect themselves but too
much stress can lead to fight, flight or
freeze response.
4. Does everyone respond to
stress the same way?
• No, Everyone Reacts
Differently To
Stressful Situations.
• Accordingly, Both
The Impact Of Stress
And The Coping
Styles Can Vary
From Person To
Person.
5. Is It Expected To Experience
Stress During
Current Situation?
• Yes, the COVID-19
pandemic can be a
stressful situation for a
lot of people.
• However, most people
can overcome the stress
while a few may be
overwhelmed
6. I am feeling stressed, does
that mean I cannot work?
• It depends on how you react or respond
to stress.
• Most people manage stress well and
continue to function while a few may
have difficulty in coping with stress.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has had a
major effect on our lives. The need for
physical distancing and social
restrictions has led to many of us to
feeling socially isolated and left to deal
with situation on our own.
9. Stress among students
• Divided or distracted attention
• Disengaged from class
• Making inappropriate comments
• Refusing to work
• Shouting
• Mobile phones or gadgets
• Defensive nonverbal behaviors
• Crying
• Falling asleep in class
10.
11. Importance of managing Stress
Reduced Blood Pressure
Improved mental Health
Excel in academics
More concentration
Less distraction
Better sleep
Reduced tension
Better Physical health
Excel in outdoor games
22. How to Help Your Child Destress
• 1. Encourage your child to face his/her
fears, not run away from them.
• 2. Tell your child that it is okay to be
imperfect.
• 3. Focus on the positives.
• 4. Schedule relaxing activities.
• 5. Model approach behavior, self-care,
and positive thinking.
• 6. Never give up
23. • 7. Encourage good sleep hygiene.
• 8. Encourage your child to express his/her
anxiety.
• 9. Help your child to problem solve.
• 10. Stay calm
• 11. Practice relaxation exercises with your
child.
• 12. Reward your child's brave behaviors.
How to help your child destress Contd…
24. How to cope up
• Tip 1: Identify the sources of stress in your life
• This isn't as straightforward as it sounds. While
it's easy to identify major stressors such as
• changing jobs,
• moving, or
• Academic results,
• Peer pressure,
• Parental expectation
• going through a divorce,
• pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be
more complicated.
25. Start a Stress journal
• Each time you feel stressed, keep track
of it in your journal or use a stress
tracker on your phone.
• What caused your stress (make a guess
if you’re unsure).
• How you felt, both physically and
emotionally.
• How you acted in response.
26. • Tip 2: Get moving
• Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel
good.
• Small activities can add up over the course of a day.
• Put on some music and dance around.
• Take your dog for a walk.
• Walk or cycle to the grocery store.
• Use the stairs at home or work rather than an
elevator.
• Park your car in the farthest spot in the lot and walk
the rest of the way.
• Pair up with an exercise partner and encourage each
other as you work out.
27. •Tip 3: Connect to others
• It's nature's natural stress reliever.
Network of close friends
1.Reach out to a colleague at work.
2.Help someone else by volunteering.
3.Have lunch or coffee with a friend.
4.Ask a loved one to check in with you regularly.
5.Accompany someone to the movies or a concert.
6.Go for a walk with a workout buddy.
7.Meet new people by taking a class or joining a
club.
28. Tip 4:Make time for fun and relaxation
You can reduce stress in your life by carving out “me”
time. If you regularly make time for fun and
relaxation, you'll be in a better place to handle life's
stressors.
• Set aside leisure time.
• Do something you enjoy every day.
• Keep your sense of humor.
• Take up a relaxation practice. yoga, hit Gym,
meditation, and deep breathing
• Healthy Diet No junk Foods
29. •Tip 5: Manage your time better
• Don't over-commit yourself. Avoid scheduling
things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into
one day.
• Prioritize tasks. Make a list of tasks you have to
do
• Break projects into small steps. step at a time,
rather than taking on everything at once.
• Delegate responsibility. You'll be letting go of
unnecessary stress in the process.
30. Tip 6: Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle
• Eat a healthy diet. Be mindful of what you eat. Start your
day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and
your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals
• Reduce caffeine and sugar. By reducing the amount of
coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your
diet,
• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating
with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from
stres
• Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as
well as your body.
31. Tip 7:Learn to relieve stress in the
moment
• When you're frazzled by your morning commute,
stuck in a stressful meeting at work, or fried from
another argument with your spouse, you need a
way to manage your stress levels right now.
• The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep
breath and using your senses—By viewing a
favorite photo, smelling a specific scent, listening
to a favorite piece of music, tasting a piece of gum,
or hugging a pet,
