Holly Warth RNBSN CardioPulmonary Rehab Columbus Community Hospital Certified Tai Chi Instructor What is Stress Your bodys response to any physical or emotional demand Fight or Flight ID: 781428
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Stress Management
Holly Warth RN,BSNCardio-Pulmonary Rehab. Columbus Community HospitalCertified Tai Chi Instructor
Slide2What is Stress?Your body’s response to any physical or emotional demand
Slide3Fight or FlightAdrenaline IncreasesHeart Rate Increases
Respirations IncreaseBlood Pressure IncreasesGut Stops DigestionFatty Acids, Cholesterol and Glucose are emptied into the blood streamBlood becomes thicker
Slide4Physical Symptoms of StressDifficulty Sleeping, NightmaresChange in Appetite
FatigueMuscle TensionMore IllnessesStomach ProblemsHeadachesIncreased Blood SugarChange in Bowel & Bladder
Slide5Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Slide6Take a Deep BreathBreathe with your DiaphragmInhale 2 – 3 Counts – Breathe In Health, Rest
Exhale 4 – 6 Counts – Exhale Thoughts, WorriesShoulders Down!
Slide7Positive Thoughts
When one door of happiness closes,Another opens; but often we look so long at The closed door that we do not see the one
Which has opened for us.
Helen Keller
Slide8Journal Your BlessingsLive LongerHappier
More SocialLess IllnessesMore fun to be With
Slide9Everyday Stress BustersSurround yourself with positive peopleListen to Music
Watch Movies – Especially ComediesExercise RegularlyReadTake NapsDo Something You Enjoy EverydayCry if you are sadLaugh a Lot
Slide10Progressive RelaxationBe Mindful of your BodyTune in to Tense vs. Relaxed
Start at Tip of Head, Move Down Body – Tense/RelaxForehead & ScalpFaceShoulders/NeckRight Arm/Left ArmStomachRight Leg/Left Leg
Slide11Guided Imagery
Slide12Guided ImageryUse your sensesSmellSight
ListenFeel
Slide13Mindful PracticeChange your Brain!Be in-tune with your body
Choose to Participate or ObserveTell your Mind how to ReactSlow Down, Listen, Choose WiselyMeditation 20 - 30 min
Slide14Tai Chi or Yoga
Slide15Anonymous QuoteThe only difference between a diamond and a lump of coal is that the diamond had a little more pressure put on it.