Stress management

5. with friends and/or peers at school
8. or changing schools
10. Develop ________ communication skills. For example, state feelings in polite, firm, and not overly aggressive or passive ways: ("I feel angry when you yell at me.” "Please stop yelling.”)
11. Get enough _______ by having a good sleep routine.
12. Exercise and eat ________.
13. Avoid excess _________ which can increase feelings of anxiety and agitation.
15. Learn to feel _______ about doing a competent or "good enough” job rather than demanding perfection from yourself and others.
17. Build a network of ________ who help you cope in a positive way.

1. demands and assignments
2. financial problems
3. Decrease negative self-talk: challenge negative thoughts - with alternative, neutral, or _______ thoughts.
4. Taking on too many activities or having too ____ expectations
6. Take a ______ from stressful situations. Activities like listening to music, talking to a friend, drawing, writing, or spending time with a pet can reduce stress.
7. or divorce of parents
9. illness or severe problems in the family
14. thoughts or feelings about themselves
16. living environment/neighborhood