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What is stress

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particular relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised by the person as taxing or exceeding their resources and endangering their well being

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Eustress

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moderate or normal psychological stress interest as being positive for the person experiencing this

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Distress

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extreme sorrow, anxiety, or pain. interpreted usually as negative. (decrease performance)

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What stresses us? (stressors)

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  • Environmental stressors (living situation)
  • Social stressors (friends, family)
  • Physiological stressors (illness, exercise)
  • Psychological stressors (school, work, death)
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3 phases of stress

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  • alarm reaction
  • resistance
  • exhaustion
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Alarm reaction

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when confronted by perceived threat, the brain immediately actives the body defence system

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Resistance

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once immediate threat passes, the body returns to its normal state

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Exhaustion

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if stress continues for long period ofttimes the body may simply run out of its supply of key response hormones and shut down

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Common effects of stress on our body

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headaches, muscle tension, chest pain, fatigue, sex drive, sleep problems

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Common effects of stress on our mood

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anxiety, restless, lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, irritable, depression

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Common effects of stress on our behaviour

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over or under eating, angry outbursts, drug or alcohol abuse, social withdrawals

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Leading causes of death are..

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stress related (heart disease, cancer, lung illnesses, suicide)

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How does leisure help stress

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provides an opportunity to balance our lives. create meaning in life. determines your place in universe

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According to frankl searching for meaning is the ..

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primary motivation in life

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Leisure offers opportunities for personal development and positive transformation like

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  • coping with dramatic experiences
  • facilitating reflection about oneself or life
  • provide opportunities for new focus in life
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Leisure may include

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  • regular physical activity
  • relaxation techniques
  • socializing
  • set aside time for hobbies
  • eat health balanced diet
  • get plenty of sleep