Just a Spoonful of Stress
What is stress?
What is distress?
How is it different from Anxiety? Depression?
Are stress and distress "normal"?
What are symptoms of too much "life stress"?
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Social
Spiritual
What causes stress?
Major life events
Daily nuisances
Point of View
Why is stress harmful?
Impact of chronic stress
Unhealthy adaptation
What activities can help manage life stress?
Too Much Stress s
Symptoms
Physical |
Mental |
Emotional |
Social |
Spiritual |
Colds |
Inattention |
Fear |
Loneliness |
Guilt |
Accidents |
Poor Concentration |
Anger |
Withdrawal |
Despair |
Hypertension |
Boredom |
Loss of confidence |
Rejected |
Loss of meaning |
Fatigue |
Loss of creativity |
Mania |
Phony |
Emptiness |
Headaches |
Loss of humor |
Shock |
Dependent |
Lack of covenant |
Physical Tension |
Memory loss |
Sadness |
Hostile |
Helplessness |
Pain All Over |
Apathy |
Frustration |
Suspicious |
Hopeless |
Sexual Decline |
No new ideas |
Irritability |
Untrusting |
Joyless |
Poor Immunity |
Confusion |
Nervous |
No Friends |
Grief |
"Sick" Stomach |
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Worry |
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Causes of Symptoms
Physical |
Mental |
Emotional |
Social |
Spiritual |
Poor Diet |
Lack of goals |
Expectations |
Moving |
Inability to forgive |
Lack of exercise |
Not a planner |
Poor Self Concept |
Job change |
Doubts |
Poor sleep habits |
Underachiever |
Lack of "strokes" |
Divorce |
Unable to reflect |
Pollution |
Overachiever |
External Conflicts |
Death |
No connection |
Drug abuse |
Return to school |
Internal Conflicts |
Over committed |
Disappointment |
Alcohol abuse |
Dead end job |
Lack of direction |
Marriage |
Church politics |
Smoking |
Unchallenged |
Growth |
Children |
Hypocrisy |
Overworking |
Too many projects |
Recognition |
Pushed to conform |
Conversion |
Hoarding |
Avoidance |
Success/Failure |
Change in status |
Materialistic POV |
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Stress Management Strategies
Physical |
Mental |
Emotional |
Social |
Spiritual |
Eating habits |
Focus on BIG ideas |
Challenge irrational beliefs |
Find new friends |
Meditation |
Drink water |
Become an expert |
Positive affirmations |
Smile |
Volunteer to help |
Move your body |
Read newspaper |
Accept self |
Eat meals together |
Be in Nature |
Move to a New Environment |
New hobby |
Learn anger management skills |
Be honest |
Soothing Music |
Massage |
Renew old hobby |
Sort out conflicts |
Be real |
Explore art |
Stop smoking |
Join a club |
Face your fears |
Trust |
Be gentle |
Adequate sleep |
Read books |
Accept compliments |
Learn manners |
Take a stand |
Slow down |
Write - Journal |
Talk about it |
Express gratitude |
Clarify values |
Relaxation skills |
Change jobs |
New Reaction |
Reach out |
Make commitment |
Watch your posture |
Evaluate goals |
Learn triggers for emotional outburst |
Learn healthy communication |
Work for peace |
Practice Yoga |
Turn off the TV |
Learn to regulate emotions |
Reorganize spaces in home |
Forgive |
Get a physical exam |
Work on puzzles |
Deep breathing |
Share love |
Worship |
Drink alcohol in moderation |
Check out library books |
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Take a hard look at social life |
Practice Sacraments |
Stop using drugs |
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Avoid toxic people |
Prayer |
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Confession |
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Share grief |
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Accept doubts |
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KEY POINT: Your life will be worth living if you select a few of these strategies and consistently - doggedly - practice them. You will have better physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health! What are you waiting on? Start today. |