MANAGING STRESS

THROUGH PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
In the daily challenges of life, individuals often
• encounter discomfort—
• The body’s response to the discomfort it experiences is called
stress.

• Stress is the body’s way of reacting to an

external stimulus such as a discomfort.
 2 TYPES OF STRESSORS

EUSTRESS DISTRESS
 IT DISTURBS OUR …….

PHYSICAL STATE MENTAL STATE EMOTIONAL STATE

SYMPTOMS OF
STRESS
EMOTIONAL
MENTAL
PHYSICAL
Stress is inevitable and eliminating it entirely
from one’s life is impossible. Changes in daily
events are beyond any person’s capacity. However,
one’s reaction to stressful changes can be managed.
Mood Booster
• improve moods
• make us feel better,
• increasing self-confidence
• improve our quality and ability to sleep
• resulting in a fully rested body which can definitely
have a positive impact on our overall disposition and
cognitive function.
Endorphin Release
Participating in physical activity can result in an
increase in endorphin levels. Endorphins are
chemicals or neurotransmitter hormones that are
secreted from the brain and nervous system. It
activates the body’s opiate receptors thus it has
analgesic properties that can make you feel good. It
also gives a person the feeling of achievement and
being in control.
Mind Stimulator
Exercise can be a form of meditation. While involved in
an engrossing physical activity, we may find that we are
concentrating strictly on the physical work. We tend to
forget the problems and worries you have at present.
With this, our
mind is somehow freed and stimulated to work and find
solutions to our stress.
Reduction of Fight or Flight Response
Physical activity or movement
metabolizes the hormones triggered by
stress, processing these chemicals and
returning them to normal levels.