Understanding Stress

What is Stress?

What is Eustress?

Understanding the Triple “A” Approach

Creating a Stress-Reducing Lifestyle

Eating Properly

Exercising Regularly

Sleeping Well

Altering the Situation

The First A

Identifying Appropriate Situations

Creating Effective Actions

Avoiding the Situation

The Second A

Identifying Appropriate Situations

Creating Effective Actions

Accepting the Situation

The Third A

Identifying Appropriate Situations

Creating Effective Actions

Using Routines to Reduce Stress

Planning Meals

Organizing Chores

Using a To-Do List

Environmental Relaxation Techniques

Finding a Sanctuary

Using Music

Seeing the Humour

Physical Relaxation Techniques

Soothing Stretches

Deep Breathing

Tensing and Relaxing

Meditation

Coping With Major Events

Establishing a Support System

Creating a Plan

Knowing When to Seek Help

Our Challenge to You

Creating a Stress Log

Week One: Recording Events

Week Two: Identifying Stressors and Creating a Plan

Week Three: Creating New Habits

Reviewing and Evaluating