Stress

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

What we feel in situations we find difficult, challenging or frightening & we cant cope with the situation

Question 2

Eustress

Answer 2

Good stress that makes you ready for action as it gives adrenaline

Question 3

Distress

Answer 3

Bad /unhealthy stress that is more than you can cope with

Question 4

Stressor

Answer 4

Anything, event ir person that causes stress. Pressures /demands leading to stress

Question 5

Types of stressor

Answer 5

Physical: caused by physical harm
Environmental : caused by environment
Personality bases: people who are more prone to stress than other
Social : Caused by people around you
Emotional : caused by emotions

Question 6

Social & emotional stressor difference

Answer 6

Social can be aspects of relationships like peer pressure
Emotional stressors can be personal thoughts, feelings, reactions to crisis like jealousy

Question 7

Importance of managing stress

Answer 7

Body produces stress hormones cortisol & adrenaline. If uou fail to manage your stress body can produce too much of a hormone for too long. The Stress will damage your body & change to chronic diseases like high blood pressure

Question 8

Factors leading to stress in workplace

Answer 8

Low salary
Jealousy
Supervisors /managers
Poor work environment
Demanding tasks

Question 9

How to manage stress

Answer 9

Meditation
Exercise & eating healthy
Avoiding excess caffeine
Decrease negative self talk
Stress Journals
Etc.