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Jun 14, 2012 from 12:00 PM - End
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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

 

Worry

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Take a hard look at social life

Practice Sacraments

Stop using drugs

 

 

Avoid toxic people

Prayer

 

 

 

 

Confession

 

 

 

 

Share grief

 

 

 

 

Accept doubts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.