How to make your stress work for you

Take a guess! Why is she feeling so stressed? What do you think happened to her?

Let's talk: Rank these three stressful situations from 3(least stressful) to 1(super stressful)

What is a fight or flight response?

• The body's response to stress.

• The body's response to food.

• The body's response to crowds.

• The body's response to weather changes.

What is the hormonal control center of the brain?

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Why can the brain's stress responses be a good thing?

• It can enhance performance as it relates to memory focused tasks.

• It can motivate you towards your goals.

• It helps you respond efficiently in the face of danger.

• all of the above

What can impact the amount of stress that overwhelms an individual?

• genetics

• environment

• age

• all of the above

How does exercise help our brain become more resilient to stress?

• Exercise brings up your levels of cortisol

• Exercise makes you hungry, which can distract from stress.

• Exercise is thought to prompt the production of new neurons.

• Exercise actually makes stress worse by putting stress on the body.

Let's talk! What are some ways that you might become more resilient to stressors in your life?