Teen Stress Management
TEEN STRESS IS ENTIRELY AVOIDABLE WITH GOOD STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS
USE METHODS TO INTENTIONALLY PREVENT STRESS OVERLOAD FROM HAPPENING:
Take deep breaths/Practice deep breathing exercises
Watch your thoughts/think positive
Find time EVERY DAY just to relax and cool out
Exercise daily
Eat a nutritious meal or snack
Take one thing at a time
Set realistic goals
Prepare for tests early
Learn from your mistakes
Forgive yourself and others
Get involved with things you like to do
Pray or read something inspirational
Visualize and mentally rehearse goals and hoped for outcomes
HAVE METHODS AT THE READY TO INSTANTLY RELEASE EXCESS STRESS AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT BUILDING:
Go for a run or a brisk walk
Throw some hoops, anything to get out of your head
Put on some upbeat music and dance just for yourself
Laugh. Laughing is an instant stress reliever
Visualize how you want to respond more constructively
Keep a journal of positive thought to lift you up in down times
Learn accupressure points to reduce headaches
Talk problems over with a friend or counselor
Never dwell on your weaknesses, switch your mental dial to more positive channel
Keep reminders in sight of your accomplishments
Start a dream board with images of your goals and dreams
Stick a map with pins indicating places you'd like to go
Do muscle tension relaxation exercises
Punch a pillow
Sing loudly with the headphones on
Stop worrying about things that may never happen
Take a break, make time for fun
Do something kind for others
Say something positive to someone
LEARN GOOD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Brainstorm solution
Think of the consequences
Choose a solution
Evaluate your choice
lEARN GOOD STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN LIFE
Stress Monitoring is a favorite with teens because this type of biofeedback monitor also happens to be a very efficient lie detector.
Meditation - or some form of mind quietening skill
Mental Affirmation - daily affirming self talk is a technique taught to all Olympic contender teen athletes because it works so well, and learning it at a young age is a great way to train your mind to think constructively
Take stress seriously. Get familiar with the Teen Stress Scale and know what you are dealing with so you can adjust your level of stress management accordingly..
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