What is stress?

What is Stress can make

stress? you feel

overloaded.

Stress is a feeling that

can make you nervous or
unhappy.
 We all have different
stresses and
EVERYONE feels stress
at one point or another.

So, how do we cope

with stress?
A small amount of
stress is healthy
and normal.
If you feel nervous before a test or a
sports competition, a little stress can
motivate you to do your best!
Learning to handle
stress in a healthy
way is super
important.
 I wish I could
eat ice cream
Take care of your all day!
health.

Be sure to eat
healthy foods and
get plenty of rest.
Handle Stress by Establishing a Routine

Make regular time for

exercise, sleep, and
eating healthy foods.
(Not eating ice cream all day!)
Share your feelings with people
who care about you.
I could talk to my
family, teacher, or
counselor.

Who could you talk to

when you are feeling
stressed?
Relief
Take time for calming
activities:

Listen to music
Dance
Do some art
Go for a walk
Avoid Negative Self-Talk
This is too hard.
I’m not smart.
It’s not fair.
 I’m brave and
Use courageous.
I can give it a try.
positive I can take a few
Self-Talk deep breaths.
Different strategies work for different
people. Try some out. See what
works best for you.
 More Stress Strategies:
● Do some art- draw things that makes you happy
Laugh- read a funny book, watch a funny video, hang out with
friends who make you laugh
Take a warm bath/shower
Spend time with people who care about you
Look after your health
Notice your self-talk
Practice relaxation
Exercise
Drink plenty of water
Listen to music
Get enough sleep