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Lesson 6 How to overcome stress? What is stress? a. Stress is the bodys automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it. b. Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a response to stress. c. Fight or Flight response is elicited. Myths of Stress All stress is bad Stress will not hurt you What stresses you out also stresses me out No symptoms, no stress Only major symptoms of stress are harmful Is All Stress Bad? Moderate levels of stress may actually improve performance and efficiency Too little stress may result in boredom Too much stress may cause an unproductive anxiety level Identifying Stressors Situations, activities, and relationships that cause trauma to ones physical, emotional, or psychological self Stressors Ministry / unemployment Family

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Relationships Legal Finances Health/illness Living Situation Causes for stress When we dont do our duties properly. When we imagine small issues as big problems. When we are accused unnecessarily. When things does not happen When we are afraid of problems. When we cannot find solution to our problems. Negative Effects of Stress 1. Physical - Weight gain/loss - Unexpected hair loss - Heart palpitations - High blood pressure 2. Emotional - Mood swings - Anxiety

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- Can lead to depression Can also lead to unhealthy coping strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc) General effects of Stress Impatience Fear Becoming emotional quickly. Being sad. Confused, depressed. Increase in heartbeat. Biting the teeth. Headache Without appetite. Acting without thinking. Not able to concentrate. Likes to be alone, avoiding others. Unable to take the right decisions. Forgetting the present. Worried about the future. Leaders who were under stress in Bible are Moses:

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Name Your Stressor Person Place Thing Combination People take advantage of you only with your permission Benefits of Stress Management Physical health gets better -more energy and stamina Emotions stabilized -positive attitude -hopeful/happier Ability to focus improved -able to learn and achieve more How Can We Manage Stress? 1. Live with an Attitude of Gratitude. Be Grateful for what you have. 2. Do Time Management. Get organized, Set goals. Do a daily To Do list 3. Eating a. Cut down on sugar, caffeine, processed foods b. Eat slowly 4. Physical exercise a. Get Enough Sleep b. Exercise & Fresh Air 5. Give up Let go of perfectionism, Learn to be flexible.
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Focus less on pleasing others and more on pleasing God. Stay away from negative people. Surround yourself with upbeat, flexible and fun people. 6. Think positively It is great to face danger boldly than be afraid of always. Instead of saying darkness, darkness, we must try to light at least a candle. I am worried about what I must do. Not what other people think about me We were not born to surrender to the problems. We are born to manage and achieve. In every bitter experience there will be a hidden sweet opportunity. When all people were afraid of Goliath, David boldly ran towards him and attacked and Goliath was killed and entire society of Israel become bold. To do: Two by two: Each shares an incident that brought stress to you and how you overcame that. Share with a person who is concerned about you and elder to you in experience, knowledge and age. 7. Trust in God Because the creation itself will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God (Romans 8:21) Nothing will happen to us without Gods knowledge. Do not forget, that he who is within us mighty than the world. Prayer He had offered up prayers and supplications with vehement cries and tears. Hebrews 5:7
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