Stress

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Stress

Lesson goals

• You understand what stress is

• You can recognize stress signals by yourself

• You know simple ways to reduce stress

• You feel safe to talk about stress

What do you think what stress is?

Explanation stress

Stress is how your body and mind react to pressure. When you feel stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones help you react fast. This can be helpful during danger or deadlines. Stress becomes a problem when it lasts a long time and you do net get enough rest. Long lasting stress can reduce concentration, disturb sleep and effect mood.

Exercise

1. Choose a number from 1 till 5. 1 means no stress, 5 means a lot of stress.

2. Write the number down but hold it for yourself.

3. If you want, you can share your number and tell me why you choose this number and what will help you at this moment.

Stress changes from day to day.

Everyone experiences stress differently.

Be honest with yourself and respectful to others.

Which situations cause you stress and what do you feel in your body?

Common causes for stress

• School pressure

• Expectations from family

• Social media

• Future plans

• Lack of rest

Stress does not mean weakness, it is a normal reaction to pressure.

Exercise

• Make a group of 4/5 person

• Think about examples of stress that helps and stress that blocks

• Discuss why balance is important

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Coping with stress

Simple habits reduce stress. Examples are enough sleep. physical activity, talking to others and breathing exercises. Planning tasks and taking breaks also lower stress levels.

Breathing exercise

1. Breathe in for four seconds

2. Hold for two seconds

3. Breathe out for six seconds

How does it felt?

Write one small action what you want to try this week to reduce stress.

Reflection: What did you learn today about your own stress?

Do you feel safe talking about stress?

Questions?