PERDEV L5

• Categories of stressors


  • Mental
  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Social
  • Economic
  • Spiritual
• Stressor


  Anything that induces the feeling of stress
• Manifestations of stress


  • Physical
  • Emotional
  • Behavioral
• Constant stress will weaken your immune system which will make you susceptible to many types of diseases
• Eustress


  Good stress or beneficial stress that produces positive feelings of excitement, fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and well-being
• Stress coping responses


  • Emotion-focused coping behaviors/strategies
  • Problem-focused coping behaviors/strategies
• When stressed, we become stressors as well
• Deep breathing is scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety
• Sleep and rest reduces stress, anxiety, and tension
• A positive mindset improves one's well being