Self-Regulation

Question 1

What is stress?

Answer 1

A feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from an event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or nervous

Question 2

What is acute vs chronic stress?

Answer 2

Acute - short term stress resulting from specific situations/events - NUTS (Novelty, Unpredictability, Threat to ego or Sense of control
Chronic - consistent sense of feeling pressured or overwhelmed for an extended period of time

Question 3

What are some self-regulation techniques that can be used in real time?

Answer 3

Peripheral gazing
Box breathing - 4-4-4-4
Physiological Sigh
Reframe