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Activity: WHAT CAUSES YOU TO “LOSE YOUR COOL”?

We all have certain things, situations, or people that cause us to lose our
composure from time to time. Determine what causes YOU to “lose your cool” by
completing this activity. When you begin to identify your stressors, you can become
skilled at preventing negative consequences. Place an X next to each factor that causes
you stress. There are blank spaces provided so you can add your own.

____ being late ____ parents fighting

____ too much homework ____ getting detention
____ speaking in public ____ your job
____ babysitting ____ taking tests
____ going to the dentist ____ video games
____ arguments with friends ____ using a computer
____ restriction at home ____ closed-in spaces
____ chores ____ commercials
____ lack of sleep ____ interruptions while busy
____ no date for a dance ____ getting an injection
____ pimples ____ arguments with parents
____ physical education class ____ fight with boyfriend/girlfriend
____ math class ____ losing
____ English class ____ careless drivers
____ other class ____ slow drivers
____ boredom ____ loud people
____ rude people ____ baby crying
____ no money ____ disrespectful children
____ no transportation ____ a friend betrays you
____ playing on a sports team ____
____ not being included in a sports team ____
____ losing something valuable ____
Activity: STRESS SIGNALS
Take a look at the warning signs of stress listed below. Write an X in all of the
warning signs that apply to you.
PHYSICAL
____ headaches
____ stomach aches
____ dizziness
____ back pain
____ neck stiffness
____ ulcer sores in mouth
____ jaw pains
____ weight loss
____ weight gain
____ twitches (eyelids,
face)
____ weakness
____nausea
____ indigestion
____ excessive sleeping
____ overeating
____ loss of appetite
____ inability to sleep
____ skin problems
____ constant fatigue
____ cold hands or feet ____ racing thoughts
____ excessive sweating ____ aggressiveness
____chest pains BEHAVIORAL
____high blood pressure ____ smoking
____rapid or difficult ____ nail biting
breathing ____ tapping
EMOTIONAL ____ pulling hair
____ mood changes ____ grinding hair
____ lack of concentration ____ use of alcohols
____ nightmares ____ use of medication
____ panic attacks ____ compulsive dieting
____ anxiety ____ hair chewing
____ anger ____ nervous laughter
____ irritability ____ pacing
____ crying ____ lateness
____ thoughts of suicide ____ putting things off
____ depression ____ not caring about
____ confusion physical appearance
____ feeling of ____compulsive
helplessness overeating
____ restlessness