Types of Stressors,Difference between eustress and distress and Some Stress Management Techniques.

1. Stress Management
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2. List Of Contents…
 Introduction
 Distress and Eustress
 Types of Stressors
 Unhealthy ways to overcome distress
 Healthier ways to deal with distress
 Conclusion 2

3. Introduction
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4. Types of Stressors
Three types of stressors
 Catastrophic events: Large earthquakes, wars
 Major events: death of a parent ,starting college ,
beginning a new job ,Marriage, divorce
 Minor events: Standing in line, traffic jams, noisy
environments
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5. Unhealthy Ways
 Smoking
 Under eating or overeating
 Watching the TV or computer for several hours
 Using pills or drugs to relax
 Procrastinating
 Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing
problems
 Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry
outbursts, physical violence)
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6. Stress Management Techniques
 Learn how to say “no”
 Avoid people who stress you out
 Manage your time better.
 Don't rely on your memory.
 Procrastination is stressful.
 Well Organized
 Accept the truth
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7. Continued…
 Disconnect yourself
 Share your feelings
 Keep your sense of humor
 Do something you enjoy every day
 Exercise regularly
 Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs
 Get enough sleep
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