Stress Worksheets

Core Standard

Stress is when you have a prolonged feeling or worry or mental discomfort. This is the body's natural response to stimulus. This can have a positive affect in the short term like keeping us alert to avoid danger. Like all overwhelming emotions, if this is left unchecked or unresolved it can create an overwhelming feeling and eventually lead to real health problems. Stress is something that is very natural, and everyone will experience this feeling throughout their lives. While stress itself is unavoidable in most circumstances, the best way to approach it is learning strategies to help you avoid stress. You can do things like exercising, sleeping well, and setting achievable goals for yourself to help you overcome a good deal of this feeling. These worksheets will help students learn a great number strategies to help you cope with your day to day.

Stress Worksheets To Print:

I'm So Stressed Out! - Get out all of your immediate thoughts about school, family, and friends.

How to Cope - What do you do to cope with all your problems.

Recognizing It - What physical symptoms do you experience when you have lots of anxiety? What kinds of things do you say to yourself when you feel like this?

Exploring It - What symptoms can affect your health and body.

Quick Checklist - Work through a quick checklist of daily issues.

Makes Me Feel - Which of these experiences do you dislike the most? When do you typically NOT have these experiences?

Coping - Practicing your coping strategies regularly will keep the pressure from building up over time.

Symptoms of Stress - People experience stress in a lot of different ways. Some people experience mostly thoughts and feelings. In some people, these triggers certain behaviors.

Your Support System - When we connect with others, our brains release hormones that ease our pain. Talking through our problems with others can also be a good way to put things into perspective.

Management Plan - Put a plan together for yourself.

Management - Things that you think could help you put a plan together.

Let It Go! - What are some stressful thoughts that you could let go of? Write them in the balloons. After writing in each balloon, imagine that you are letting go of the string and the balloon is floating up, higher and higher, and drifting away, until you can no longer see it.

Thermometer - Write two things that make you feel each emotion that is listed.

On the Scale - On a scale of 0 to 10, how much stress do you have in your life right now?

Understanding It - What is the very first symptom or sensation that you experience when you are becoming overwhelmed? What is the second?


How To Get a Handle On Stress?

Stress in small quantities can increase your productivity. But prolonged distress can impact your personal and professional life. Everyone feels stressed every once in a while. However, it's important to overcome your problem instead of hiding from it. This tension and strain can be scary, especially when you don't know how to handle it. We will look into how to manage this tension and lead a happier, healthier life.


Limit Your Load


While stress is internal, it is always caused by external factors. You need to figure out what's causing you to feel this sense of strain, process it, and find a solution for it. The biggest cause of stress is often overwork or excessive responsibility.


It's essential to know your working capacity and not force yourself to work too hard. When you realize your capacity, you can stop yourself from overworking. The biggest responsibility you have is to yourself. In stressful times, cut down on your workload and allow yourself to rest. Work-life balance is critical for leading a normal routine.


Exercise


Working out increases blood circulation and relieves frustration. You can look and feel good through exercising. It's vital to take a little time out every day to keep fit, as it helps you overcome stress by strengthening yourself both physically and mentally.


Here are a few exercises that can help you manage stress:


- Tai Chi
- Dance
- Yoga
- Jogging
- Swimming
- Weightlifting
- Bicycling


Don't Stop Eating


You may lose your appetite under duress. But, you have to push yourself to keep eating even though you don't want to. You don't have to overeat; make sure you have enough food in your system to give you the energy you need to battle stress.


A few foods that help overcome this tension:


- Mushrooms
- Dark Chocolate
- Foods with probiotics, e.g., yogurt
- B6 vitamins in green, leafy vegetables
- Salmon
- Fresh Fruits


It would help if you avoid excessive smoking or drinking, as that doesn't solve the problem; it merely distracts you from it.


Make Time For Yourself


What did you like to do back in high school? What gave you an adrenaline rush? Make time to revisit your passions. You will feel lighter when you take time to do something that helps you feel energized. Taking out time to de-stress is necessary for collecting yout thoughts.


Talk About Your Feelings


Talking about your feelings helps you process your stress and overcome it. Converse with your loved ones and let them take care of you. It is always better to seek professional help to overcome this level of anxiety. A therapist or life coach will understand your problem and guide you towards solving it. Be honest; it is their job to listen. Therapy is essential for a healthy lifestyle.


When you limit your load, exercise, eat well, make time for yourself and be open about your feelings, you will overcome these burdens and lead a happier life. If necessary, don’t shy away from getting professional help, especially if you have a high-stress job.