W H E N Y O U T H I N K O F S T R E S S W H AT C O M E S T O M I N D ?

WHAT IS STRESS?

W H AT D O Y O U T H I N K O F W H E N Y O U H E A R A N X I E T Y ?

WHAT IS ANXIETY

STRESS VS. ANXIETY

GOOD STRESS VS. BAD STRESS

Good Stress Bad Stress

STRESS AND PERFORMANCE CONNECTION

M E T H O D S F O R H A N D L I N G S T R E S S

STRESS REDUCTION

HOW TO MANAGE BAD STRESS

• Count to 10 before you speak• Take 3 to 5 deep breaths• Walk away if possible and go back to it later• Go for a walk• Break down big problems into smaller parts and tackle it in

pieces• Listen to music• Journaling• Mindfulness• Physical activity• Do something you enjoy• Take breaks when doing academics• POSITIVE SELF-TALK

POSITIVE SELF-TALK

• Negative thoughts and behaviors cause bad stress• If you change these

thoughts into something to feel good about, then bad stress will turn into good stress and you can do great things with this

MINDFULNESS

BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS

• Increase focus • Improve sleep• Help prioritize tasks• Reduce stress and anxiety• Increase work efficiency

DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS

• One minute breathing• Writing down all of your thoughts• Guided mindfulness exercise• Free apps for mindfulness

MINDFULNESS EXERCISES