27 Oct Understanding the Self Module No. 14 However, when we are only exposed to mild or moderate stress, we are actually able to experience the good side of stress which include improved creativity, learning, efficiency at work and, eventually, a higher level of self-esteem that could lead us to be able to withstand a higher stress levels in the future. This is known as Eustress of Positive Stress.

Study Guide in GE1: Understanding the Self Module No. 14 However, when we are only exposed to mild or moderate stress, we are actually able to experience the good side of stress which include improved creativity, learning, efficiency at work and, eventually, a higher level of self-esteem that could lead us to be able to withstand a higher stress levels in the future. This is known as Eustress of Positive Stress. Characteristics of Positive Stress: Motivates, focuses energy- Is short-term. . Is perceived as within our coping abilities. . Feels exciting. Improves performance. A stressor is a chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external stimulus or an event seen as causing stress. Psychologically speaking, a stressor can be events or environments that individuals might consider demanding, challenging, and/or threatening individual safety Examples of negative personal Examples of positive personal stressors include: stressors include: Losing contact with loved ones. Receiving a promotion or raise at The death of a family member. work Hospitalization (oneself or a family Starting a new job. member) Marriage. Injury or illness (oneself or a family Buying a home. member). Having a child, Being abused or neglected. Moving. Separation from a spouse or Taking a vacation. committed relationship partner. Holiday seasons. Conflict in interpersonal relationships. Retiring. Bankruptcy/Money Problems. Taking educational classes or Unemployment learning a new hobby. Sleep problems. Children’s problems at school. Legal problems.

.TAKING CHARGE OF ONE’S HEALTH MODULE OVERVIEW In today’s fast paced life, people tend to be so busy with a lot of things that at the end of the day, they usually find themselves feeling more exhausted than accomplished. With so many things that needs to be done, people are always faced with so much stress that takes a toll on the body over time. This chapter introduces the different kinds of stress and how the body responds to these stresses. It also presents the different coping mechanism which can be used to combat the stress and the various ways of taking care of one’s health MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Recognize the sources of stress and how they impact one’s life. 2 Identify healthy ways of coping with stress. 3. Create a self-care plan to better manage stress and maintain healthy well being. LEARNING CONTENTS (title of the subsection) STRESS AND STRESSORS Stress is the physical, mental and emotional response of the body to demands made upon it. Stress is the "wear and tear" our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to cope with our continually changing environment The Two Faces of Stress Stress can be negative or positive, depending on the level of our response to the stressors we encounter. Apparently, most of us only think about the bad sides of stress. Distress or Negative stress are actually about stress that are beyond one’s control. This bad impact of severe stress is often manifested in physical and mental signs and symptoms Characteristics of Negative Stress: RELATI PARENTS KEEPING UP . Causes anxiety or concern. COLLEGES FITTING IN SOIHSNO EXPECTATIONS Can be short- or long-term. H SCHEDULING DOVER: Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities. . Feels unpleasant. TEEN STRESS 101 . Decreases performance. . Can lead to mental and physical problems