TAKING CHARGE OF

ONE’S HEALTH: I AM IN
CONTROL
Sainz, Marianne Grace M.
Simon, Sarah NiñA B.
Sumile, Chrislyn Mae N.
WHAT MAY BE STRESSFUL TO YOU MIGHT
NOT BE STRESSFUL TO OTHERS.
Most of the time, it really just a matter of perspective or a matter
of properly responding. A lot of us may be guilty of easily and
overly reacting to news heard or an event witnessed, which may
lead to overthinking or this understanding others that then could
result to stress.

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According to James (2016)

REACTION RESPONSE
● Driven by the beliefs, biases, ● Based on information from
and prejudices of the both the conscious mind and
unconscious mind. unconscious mind….
(taking) into consideration
the well-being of not only
you but those around you

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What usually comes to your
mind when we hear the word
stress?
STRESS
Stress is the experience of a perceived threat (real or
imagined) to one’s mental, physical, or spiritual
well-being resulting from a series of physiological
responses and adaptions (seaward 2018)

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“ Change and stress have become
synonymous”
Seaward (2018)
Change coming from
academic, personal, romantic,
health, and/or financial aspects
of our lives can indubitably
bring out about stress.
Stress is the body's reaction to a specific stimulus. The body's defenses activate an
automatic process known as the fight-or-flight response of the stress response. When a
threat approaches, the body reacts in order to protect itself. However, not all stress is
negative; positive stress is referred to as eustress. Hans Selye coined the term "eustress"
because "eu" in Greek means "good," and stress is a natural body response, making eustress
a "good stress." Eustress helps you perform under pressure and motivates you to do your
best.
Positive psychology according to Seligman (2010) is about
the concept of well-being. The elements of well-being are
PERMA:
• Positive emotion
• Engagement
• Relationships
• Meaning and purpose
• Accomplishment

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Positive emotion, engagement, and meaning, when examined closely, did not exhaust what people valued
for their own sake. Rather, these are different aspects of happiness. In happiness, each of these elements is
better defined and quantifiable. The first element is positive emotion, which we experience as pleasure,
rapture, ecstasy, warmth, comfort, and so on. The Pleasant life is defined as a successful life centered on
this element. The second element, engagement, is about flow, is about being one with the music,
daydreaming, and losing self-consciousness during an absorbing activity. When we ask people who are in
flow what they are thinking and feeling, they usually say “nothing”. Meaning is the third component of
happiness. We enter various competitions, but after a long tournament, when we look in the mirror, we
sometimes worry and reflect on our actions. Pursuits of engagement and pleasure are frequently solitary,
solipsistic endeavors, which means in philosophy that nothing is real except the experiences you have. We
want meaning and purpose in our lives as humans. The concept of a Meaningful Life entails belonging to
and serving something greater than yourself, and humanity creates all positive institutions to allow this,
such as religion, political affiliations, being an environmentalist, being a good Samaritan, or serving the
family. Many people are motivated to achieve, mastery, and competence, even if it results in no positive
emotion, engagement, relationships, or meaning (Seligman 2011). Furthermore, the Good Life is achieved
by utilizing your signature strengths to obtain abundant gratification (via activities we enjoy doing) in the
major areas of your life. This is accomplished by discovering our unique virtues and strengths and using
them creatively to improve our lives. Life is only truly satisfying when we discover our own worth.
However, one of the best ways to discover this value is to cultivate our unique strengths in order to
contribute to the happiness of our fellow humans.
Distress, on the other hand, is a type of negative stress. Negative stress or distress
makes you difficult, burdensome, and physically and mentally weak. Every day, we
encounter new experiences, whether they are survival-related or simply part of our daily
lives in the modern world. Although the stress response is adaptive, too much of it
causes overstimulation, which leads to anxiety, irritability, and irrationality.
 EUSTRESS (+)
 Good stress

 Any stressor that motivates an individual toward and optimal level of

NUESTRESS
 Any kind of information or sensory stimulus that is perceived as
unimportant or inconsequential.

 Neither positive or negative.

DISTRESS (-)
 Makes you problematic, feeling burdened, and physically and mentally
weak.

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HERE ARE SOME STRESS SIGNALS:
Feelings Thoughts
o Anxiety o Self-criticism
o Irritability o Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
o Fear o Forgetfulness or mental disorganization
o Moodiness o Preoccupation with the future
o Embarrassment o Repetitive thoughts
o Fear of failure
Behavioral Physical
o Stuttering or other speech difficulties o Tight muscle
o Crying o Cold or sweaty hands
o Acting impulsively o Back or neck problems
o Nervous laughter o Sleep disturbances
o Snapping at friends o Stomach distress
o Teeth grinding or jaw clenching o More colds and infections
o Rapid breathing or pounding heart o Fatigue
o Increased smoking, alcohol or other o Trembling
drug use o Dry mouth
o Increase or decrease in appetite
o Being prone to more accidents
The ability to be resilient helps beat the challenges ahead, but managing stress is not
like a clothing of one-size-fits-all. However, these tips will generally help managing
stress:
 Avoid unnecessary stress
- Know your limits. Accept that you cannot control everything. Instead, take control of your environment.
And lastly, avoid the people who stress you out.
 Alter the situation
- If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it or change the way you manage your routine.
Maintaining a positive attitude will help you replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
 Adapt the identified stressor
- Stop expecting perfection and instead set small daily goals rather than a large one-time perfect project.
Remember to take deep breaths in between and exhale slowly throughout the day when stress arises.
 Acceptance is the key
- Some sources of stress cannot be avoided. Accepting things as they are is the best way to deal with
stress. It may be difficult at first, but it will be easier in the long run than railing against a situation you
can't change. Finally, you must learn to forgive. Living in an imperfect world breeds rage and
resentment toward those who have wronged you. Learn how to move forward.
 Connect to others
-Spending quality time with the people you trust, and value will make you feel safe and
understood. A human nature’s natural way of relieving stress is to have a face-to-face
interaction (and it helps stave off depression and anxiety).
Thank you!