PERDEV LESSON 5

• Stress


  • A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
  • An emotional factor that cause bodily or mental tension
• Stress


  • The feeling one gets from prolonged, pent-up emotions
  • Caused by negative emotions
• Emotions associated with stress

  • Anxiety
  • Pressure
  • Misery
  • Strain
  • Desperation
  • Tension
  • Anger
  • Panic
  • Rejection
• Prolonged stress can be devastating; burnout, breakdown, and depression are some of the potential results of long-term, unmanaged stress
• Causes of stress


  • Everyday frustrations
  • Problems in personal life
  • Dealing with life's transitions
• Stress response


  The collection of physiological changes that occur when faced with a perceived threat
• Stressor

  A stimulus that causes stress
• Changes that occur during a stress response

  • Redirection of blood away from extremities and instead into major organs
  • Release of cortisol and other hormones, which bring other short and long term changes
  • Increase in adrenaline (a burst of energy) during fight-or-flight situations
• How to keep stress under control

  1. Understand the causes of stress

  2. Analyze stress factors and write them down

  3. Deal with the stressors

  4. Learn to work under pressure or unusual conditions
• Relaxation is the key to dealing with stress under pressure
• Tips to relax when under pressure

  • Stop for a moment and take a few deep breaths
  • Do a relaxing exercise. Swing your hands at your sides and stretch
  • Take a power nap. Lie down and totally relax for a few minutes
  • Find time to do the things that you enjoy
  • Leave your study area for a while to take a brisk walk
  • Find a quiet place to read a book during break or lunch time
  • If possible, look at some peaceful images such as forests, beaches, etc
  • Keep something humorous on hand such as book or jokes
  • Watch a beautiful movie
  • Look up and pray