Managing Stress
Research shows that slowing down the heart rate can increase feelings of calmness in the body. This activity provides students with an opportunity to use the ReachOut Breathe app to control their breath and measure their heart rate. This has been shown to be helpful in decreasing the onset of stress symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased heart rate and a tightening of the chest.
If you are displaying any of the following signs, it’s a good
indicator that youneed to include some stress
relief tactics in your life.
If you are displaying any of the following signs, it’s a good
indicator that youneed to include some stress
relief tactics in your life.
- trouble sleeping
- irritability with oneself and others
- trouble concentrating
- anxiety, panic attacks, depression
- feelings of isolation
- avoiding school (absenteeism)
- defeatist attitude (‘What’s the point?’).
Think of a time that stress has impacted on your performance or wellbeing. Some examples might include during an exam, a sporting game, social occasion or public speaking. Write down three ways this experience impacted on their body, thoughts or feelings.
Everyone experiences stress in their life and it’s a normal human response. The way it impacts on their body, however, can be influenced by things like your upbringing, the coping strategies you use day to day, or how important something is to a student. Using helpful coping strategies can be a great way to manage stress more effectively.
Apps to use during a stressful time:
Smiling Mind
Pause - Relaxation at Your Fingertips
Everyone experiences stress in their life and it’s a normal human response. The way it impacts on their body, however, can be influenced by things like your upbringing, the coping strategies you use day to day, or how important something is to a student. Using helpful coping strategies can be a great way to manage stress more effectively.
Apps to use during a stressful time:
Smiling Mind
Pause - Relaxation at Your Fingertips