chapter eleven stress most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. abraham...
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Chapter ElevenStress
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.Abraham Lincoln
Chapter 11 Value
Good stress management will allow you to do better on those important tests or presentations in school, and it will allow you to perform better in pressure packed sporting events.
Good stress management will also allow you to improve the quality of personal relationships, with a special person, your brothers and sisters, and your parents. Since stress is a contributor to such major health problems as cardiovascular diseases, good stress management will provide you an added defense against such health problems.
Vocabulary
nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it
(eustress) good stress
(distress) bad stress
events, situations, or activities that cause stress
stress—
positive stress—
negative stress—
stressor—
Vocabulary
those activities, both active and passive, that reduce or divert stress
responses that are harmful to you, others or that mask the stress you have (ex. Sleeping, getting drunk)
stress diversion activities—
negative coping techniques—
How Does Stress Affect You?
Positive / Eustress – list 3
Negative / Distress – list 3
Developing a Stress Management Program
Don’t worry about little things.
Get fit
Eat well
Develop positive coping strategies.
Goal setting
Time management
Study Questions
When selecting activities for your personal fitness program choose those
A. selected by friends so you have someone with whom to exercise.B. that best meets your needs. C. that you like the most.D. that include all of the above.
Study Questions
Which item would provide the greatest benefit for stress diversion?
A. backpacking/hikingB. racquetballC. softballD. tennis