Lesson 3 - Managing Stress
Managing Stress
Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. Though stress is often perceived as bad, it can actually be good in some respects.
The right kind of stress can:
Stress produces a physiological reaction in your body, releasing hormones that cause physical manifestations of stress such as slowed digestion, shaking, tunnel vision, accelerated breathing and heart rate, dilation of pupils and flushed skin. Stress can cause emotional systems such as loss of patience, feeling overwhelmed, reduced desire to join enjoyable activities, and an increased pessimistic attitude. Cognitive symptoms of stress include difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, impaired judgement and speech, and repetitive thoughts. Recognizing when you are under too much stress and practicing exercises to reduce your stress can strengthen you both physically and mentally. |
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Tips & Techniques
(Reference: Everyday Health)
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Mental Health Matters Challenge: Stress Less with Mindfulness
Watch one or more Mindfulness videos. Developer and director of Madison College's Mastering Mindfulness, Jodi Goldbeck shares five short lessons in mindfulness techniques to reduce your stress.
Interested to learn more about mindfulness? Explore the Madison College Building Blocks of Well-Being program. |
RESOURCES: https://madisoncollege.edu/strengthen-your-mental-health.
Talk to a counselor about your personal mental health concerns self-schedule using our Navigate app or call (608) 246-6076
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