I have learned that stress can sneak up on us in different ways, even when we are not paying attention. I want to share this lesson with my students so they can learn to spot stress and understand how it affects them. My goal is to help them become more aware and better equipped to handle stress in their lives.
Some levels of stress are good but you can't hang on to all the bad energy for long periods of time. Doing so is bad for your health and those around you.
Recognizing signs of stress is helpful in that it will allow us to step on the brakes and proceed in ways that help dissipate the stress.
I have learned that there are things you can do daily to reduce your stress, for example, a nature walk, and a pat yourself on the back, you can also help your students learn to relax their muscles before bedtime for a deeper sleep, breathing exercises to reduce stress and anxiety. Eat healthy balanced diet, etc.
Stress comes from all different parts of one's day - take the time to reflect, release and work on better health to manage stress
I like the idea of asking students to list 3 positive things that occurred during the day.
Being aware of the situation and seeking support from others (both professional-if needed or just talking to a friend or coworker); working out or going for a walk always helps too. Using resources and keeping focused on the task at hand always helps too.
There's nothing new here to me about causes and remedies when it comes to stress and stress management. My problem is that I don't take the advice to relax and destress often enough. I can notice stress amplifying in my life but don't take the time to implement these supports. This is a good reminder for me.
Serious health problems can occur if we do not use coping strategies for stress!
The key is balance and holding yourself accountable!!! Sure, there are plenty days I feel overwhelmed, but I have to stop and switch my gears which could be something as simple as going outside and looking up at the sun and feel the warmth on my face!!
I learned that practicing deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are good methods to get your body and your mind at ease. This technique I feel could work well in the middle of your day to prepare you to get through the second half of your day with more ease.
I also feel that focusing on three positive things that happened everyday is good. This would focus your mind on the good/ not the stressful.
Stress can be detrimental to not only your physical health, but also your mental health. It is important to take care of yourself correctly during stressful times. Eating a well balanced diet, exercise, plenty of sleep, mindfulness, and support from others.
Stress can come from internal and external sources. Not all stress is bad. There are many ways to reduce stress including exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate amounts of sleep.
Focusing on three positive outcomes of the day can end the day on a high note and help students focus on the positive, thereby reducing stress.
I have learned that deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are great techniques for instructors and students to employ to reduce stress.
I have learned that taking vitamins and listening to PRM music may help ease stress, I will apply both to my life.
I learned a lot of new methods to dealing with stress, and the importance of handling acute stress before it becomes chronic stress. I learned and will implement PMR and i will start considering where to make improvements in my life.
I have learned that recognition is the key. We as adults are sometimes so busy that we just ignore the symptoms and just keep on going because that is what it means to be an adult.
I really like the idea of stopping my students and having them do some deep breathing exercises prior to quizzes to try to relax them. They are usually so focused on getting the quiz and spilling all of the information out at once, but I think it will do them good to stop and breath for a moment or two first and hopefully relax. We will see how it goes!
I like the information regarding PMR (progressive muscle relaxation) and will try this out.
