Managing Stress

2. reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event
5. positive stress that encourages growth and motivation
6. process of using strategies to reduce the impact of the stress response and handle threatening situations in positive ways
7. any factor that causes stress
9. physical, mental, and emotional reactions of your body to the challenges you face

1. body’s impulse to either fight off or flee from threatening situations
3. stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one
4. stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects
8. practice of taking an active role in protecting your own health; involves eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep and physical activity
10. extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events, such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence