resiliency
the ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors
asset
a skill or resource that can help a person reach a goal
prioritize
to arrange items in order of importance
How can taking care of yourself help you avoid stress-related illness?
If you take care of yourself, you will be stronger and better able to handle stress.
Describe two techniques you can use to relax.
breathing exercises and tension-releasing exercises
Name eight assets for building resiliency.
support, empowerment, boundaries, productive use of time, commitment to learning, positive values, social skills, and a positive identity
Describe how a positive attitude can change your response to stress.
Having a positive attitude can eliminate a lot of stress
Describe three ways to manage your time more efficiently.
List and prioritize your projects, know and set your limits, and make a schedule
Why do you think the phrase "burned out" is used to describe a person who has been under a lot of stress?
Because stress takes energy out of your body, they call it burned out - like out of energy.