Module One: Stress Management Techniques Flashcards
What are some key techniques for managing stress?
Techniques include deep breathing, yoga, meditation.
How does breathing help with stress management?
Deep breathing brings awareness to your breath, helps relax the body and mind, and can be done anywhere at any time.
How does yoga help with stress management?
Combines bodily poses, controlled breathwork, and tranquil meditation to induce a state of relaxation and physical ease.
How does meditation help with stress management?
Meditation reduces stress and increases focus by remaining still and focusing on a mantra or the breath.
What are the physical signs and symptoms of stress?
Headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, aches and pains, chest pain or accelerated heartbeat, weariness, difficulty falling asleep, and elevated blood pressure.
What are the emotional signs of stress?
Irritability, anxiety, depression, moodiness, attacks of panic
What are the behavioral signs of stress?
Changes in sleeping/eating habits, difficulty concentrating, and increased use of alcohol or drugs.