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Stress is how your body reacts to a challenge, like a big test or a busy day. It can make your heart beat fast or make you feel worried.
Deep breathing is a great way to reduce the impact of stress. Taking slow, deep breaths tells your brain that you are safe, which helps your body calm down.
Grief and loss happen when we lose someone or something we care about. We can reduce this heavy impact by sharing our feelings with trusted friends or family.
Let's examine how Sam can reduce the impact of stress. Sam has a huge science project due tomorrow. He feels very anxious, his shoulders are tight, and he wants to cry. Walk through how Sam can examine and handle his stress.
- First, Sam notices his body clues. His tight shoulders and fast breathing are signs of high stress.
- Second, Sam stops working for five minutes. He takes three slow, deep belly breaths to calm his nervous system.
- Third, Sam breaks the big project into three smaller, easy steps so it feels less scary.
- Fourth, Sam talks to his dad about his worries. Sharing his feelings makes the mental load feel much lighter.
- Finally, Sam plans to go to bed on time. Good sleep helps his brain recover and lowers stress for the next day.
