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3 types of stress
1. Eustress – stress in daily life that has positive connotations
2. Distress – stress in daily life that has negative connotations
3. Chronic – unpleasant, even when it transient.
2 COMPONENTS OF AUTONOMIC
1. SYMPATHETIC - triggers the fight or flight response, provides the body with burst energy
2. PARASYMPATHETIC – triggers the rest and digest, calms the body down
1. Stop, Breathe and Tell Yourself “This is hard and I will get through this one step at a time”
2. Acknowledge to yourself what you are feeling. All feelings are normal so accept what you’re feeling.
3. Find someone who listens and is accepting. You do not need advice. You need to be heard.
4. Maintain your normal routine as much as possible
5. Allow plenty of time for a task.
6. Take good care of yourself.
3 COMPONENTS OF SELF-COMPASSION
Self-kindness
Common Humanity
Mindfulness