Stress Flashcards
What is stress?
physiological and psychological response to a change in our environment that may have a positive or negative affect
What is eustress? /3
positive stress
physically or mentally stimulating
presents an opportunity for personal growth
What is distress? /3
negative stress
stress that contributes to health problems
can have a harmful effect
What health concerns are associated with distress? /8
increase blood pressure
risks of having a heart attack or stroke
suppress the immune system
leave the body more susceptible to disease and infections
stomach irritations such as diarrhea
headaches and other common physical complaints such as insomnia
skin problems such as acne, herpes
aggravate certain mental, emotional and behavioural symptoms
What is a type A personality? /9
hardworking
aggressive
competitive
perfectionist
never satisfied with their accomplishments
take on many tasks at one time
have difficulty relaxing
the worst cases, cynical, distrustful, hostile and angry
risk of suffering from blockages of the coronary arteries
What is a type B personality? /5
relaxed and easy going
not necessarily less ambitious
have good temper control.
characterised as being lazy, too relaxed
unable to accomplish anything - become a stress for the friends and family
What is stress management?
our ability to cope with the stresses in our lives in order to minimize the distress and its negative impacts on health and well-being
What are different ways to perform stress management? /8
establish goals
use a daily planner
evaluate your time-management skills regularly
learn to say no to activities that prevent you from achieving your goals
delegate responsibility
eliminate distractions
schedule time for you
reward yourself when you complete a goal
What is it to establish a goal? /3
list of goals that you hope to accomplish
identify your immediate and long-term goals according to priority
you can focus your efforts on those projects that are most important to you.
What is it to use a daily planner? /2
chart your schedule hour by hour
prioritize your most important goals.
What is it to evaluate your time-management skills regularly? /2
take 5-10 minutes to evaluate your time management
note times wasted and make plans to correct these mistakes for the following day
What is it to learn to say no to activities that prevent you from achieving your goals? /2
complete your current task or eliminate an unnecessary project
it is critical to manage your time well.
What is it to delegate responsibility? /2
if you become overloaded when working on a group project don’t be afraid to ask for help
easy way to reduce your workload and stress.
What is it to eliminate distractions? /2
interruptions and distractions can steal precious time
identify those factors that distract you and eliminate them if possible
ex. phone, people, gadgets, food, tv
What is it to schedule time for you? /3
find time each day to relax and do something you enjoy.
taking an occasional break from your work is not wasting time
will improve your overall productivity by helping to energize yourself
