Personal Development - Coping With Stress

COPING
WITH
STRES
S
WHAT IS
COPING?
It refers to mental and behavioral
efforts that we use to deal with
problems relating to stress,
including its presumed cause and
the unpleasant feelings and
emotions it produces.
WHAT IS
COPING?
In coping with stress, we are using all
aspects of our self to deal with both the
causes of stress and their impacts on our
emotions that can make us feel uneasy or
uncomfortable.
Stress will not disappear when we do

nothing about it. Instead, it will worsen
situations that can cause more problems to
our physical and mental health, which is
more difficult to handle.
HOW DO PEOPLE COPE WITH
STRESS?
Approaches in Coping with Stress
AVOIDANCE ACCEPTANCE-ACTION
APPROACH APPROACH
AVOIDANCE APPROACH
In this approach, people tend to run away
from the stress by denying the presence
of stress and by taking steps away from
the causes of stress or stressor.
People will tend to avoid the place,

people, situation, feeling, etc., that would
remind them of the stressful moment in
their lives.
Avoidance is usually a negative response,

although you have to do it sometimes if it
is deemed necessary.
ACCEPTANCE-ACTION APPROACH
In this approach, you acknowledge and
accept the fact that stress is real, and that
stress has good and bad effects on a
person.
Acknowledging and accepting the reality

of stress and its effects would lead you to
take actions to feel better or to resolve
stress and have a healthy life.
Dealing with stress leads to finding better

solutions.
ACCEPTANCE-ACTION APPROACH
Example: You know that you have

an upcoming test. So, in order for
you to pass or get a high grade on
the test, you have to exert some
effort like studying/reviewing.
WAYS ON HOW TO
COPE WITH STRESS TO
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY
WELL-BEING:
PHYSICALLY
PHYSICALLY
A. Simple exercise- like stretching, proper breathing
exercise, walking, jogging, Zumba, etc.
B. Eat Nutritious Food and Healthy foods: Vegetables,

fruits, eggs, and less fatty foods, salty, and sweet food, etc.
C. Drink a Lot of water (8-10) glasses of water a day-

drinking water help eliminate the toxins in our body and help
our bodies to relax and keep us hydrated.
D. Take a Bath Daily. Taking a bath will help you feel clean
and relaxed
PHYSICALLY
E. Proper Hygiene- washing hands, brushing teeth,
etc.
F. Take a Nap whenever you get tired of doing any work

or activities
G. Sleep at least 8 hours- good sleep will help you

regain your strength.
H. Find, Look, or Imagine a relaxing place or even a

picture
I. Engage in sports like badminton, volleyball,

EMOTIONALLY/
SOCIALLY
EMOTIONALLY/ SOCIALLY
A. Listen to Music (inspiring music that would help you
feel better)
B. Do your favorite hobbies like dancing, playing musical

instruments, drawing, singing, painting, reading, blogging,
etc.
C. Watch funny videos /movies that will make you laugh

and feel relax
D. Play relaxing games
E. Make a journal/blog
F. Release your emotions –share them with friends, siblings,
parents, teachers, and counselors
G. Have a positive talk to yourself like: “never give up”,
“kaya ko to”, words of encouragement, and self-affirmations.
H. Learn to forgive- to let go about your ill-feeling towards
others who have offended you or even to yourself
I. Accept mistakes and learn from them knowing that
nobody is perfect
J. Find a Support group- people who can be there for you
especially in times of crisis
K. Talk to professionals like doctors or counselors if
needed
MENTALLY AND
SPIRITUALLY
A. Read books/Novels/Comics, Inspirational books, Bible, etc.
B. Think Positive- look at the brighter side in every situation.

(What lesson can I learn? How can I improve myself from this
situation?)
C. Manage your Time-Plan ahead of your activities and

make schedules like classes, tests, household chores, breaking a
bigger task into simple ones, one activity at a time, etc.
D. Pray to God- telling/pouring out your emotions/problems to

God.
E. Be thankful instead of grumbling
F. Learn to say No if needed
G. Know your Value as a being created in the image of God

and loved by God
THINGS TO BE
AVOIDED
WHEN YOU ARE
STRESSED
THINGS TO BE AVOIDED
WHEN YOU ARE
STRESSED
1. Tobacco/cigarette
2. Alcoholic beverage
3. Illegal drugs
4. Too much coffee and soft drinks
5. Negative thoughts
STRESS COPING
SKILLS
WHY IS COPING WITH
STRESS IMPORTANT?
Coping with stress is very significant in middle and late

adolescence since at this stage, there is a hormonal surge.
Stress creates hormonal imbalances as adolescents face
different issues/expectations, challenges, and responsibilities
while handling its effects on their physical, emotional, and
mental well-being. .
WHY IS COPING WITH
STRESS IMPORTANT?
Coping/managing stress is important because it will help you to keep

moving amid the daily challenges you are facing. It will help you live a
healthy mind and a heatlhy-being. Too much stress can cause damage to
your well being if you will not properly deal with it immediately. We are
like an elastic rubber band but when stretched out too much because of
stress, we may lose the elasticity and eventually snap and break.
HOW TO MINIMIZE
STRESSFUL SITUATIONS?
1. Manage your time
wisely
2. Work with others
3. Think Optimistically
4. Trust God
HAVE FAITH, STAY CALM, AND
LIVE HEALTHY BY COPING
STRESS!
THANK YOU

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COPING

Stress will not disappear when we do

People will tend to avoid the place,

Avoidance is usually a negative response,

Acknowledging and accepting the reality

Dealing with stress leads to finding better

Example: You know that you have

B. Eat Nutritious Food and Healthy foods: Vegetables,

C. Drink a Lot of water (8-10) glasses of water a day-

F. Take a Nap whenever you get tired of doing any work

G. Sleep at least 8 hours- good sleep will help you

H. Find, Look, or Imagine a relaxing place or even a

I. Engage in sports like badminton, volleyball,

B. Do your favorite hobbies like dancing, playing musical

C. Watch funny videos /movies that will make you laugh

B. Think Positive- look at the brighter side in every situation.

C. Manage your Time-Plan ahead of your activities and

D. Pray to God- telling/pouring out your emotions/problems to

F. Learn to say No if needed

G. Know your Value as a being created in the image of God

Coping with stress is very significant in middle and late

Coping/managing stress is important because it will help you to keep

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