Class 10 AI Self Management Skills | Stress Management
1. What is stress?
Worry or mental tension caused by an external situation
2. What are factors responsible for stress?
- Threat
- Dangerous situation
- Peer pressure
- Unrealistic goals
- Expectations
- Bad experience
- Financial loss
- Discrimination
3. What is stress management?
It is a set of techniques that can be used to deal with psychological stress effectively.
4. Why is stress management important?
- To react positively in stressful situations.
- It provides us the ability to handle any situation.
- To bring a positive change in a person’s perception.
- To make a person healthy.
5. What is good stress and bad stress?
Good Stress : It motivates a person to grow and do better.
Bad Stress: It demotivates a person and makes him feel low
6. What are some stress management.
i. Yoga: Yoga is a good technique for self-development and spiritual growth.
Advantages:
- Reduction in stress .
- Sense of happiness.
- Sound sleep.
- Emotional control.
ii. Meditation: It is the process to focus on an image, breathing or chanting of a mantra.
Advantages :
- Focus on the present.
- To change the perspective towards situations.
- To reduce negative feelings.
- Self Motivation.
iii. Physical Exercise : It includes all activities that can maintain physical and mental fitness of a person.
Advantages:
- To build self-confidence.
- To handle stressful situations positively.
- To release negative emotions.
- It makes the body fit.
iv. Vacations with friends and family : Spending holidays and enjoying with friends and family can relieve stress.
Advantages :
- To Create memorable moments.
- To develops creativity.
- Socializing.
- Feelings of unity, integrity, and cooperation.
v. Nature Walks : It is the process of walking in a natural park
Advantages :
- To calm your mind.
- To increase positivity.
- Mental well-being.
7. Discuss the role of chemicals/hormones released in our body.
- Adrenaline – Prepares body for emergencies (increases heart rate, breathing).
- Cortisol – Helps body deal with stress.
- Dopamine – Gives feeling of pleasure and motivation.
- Serotonin – Controls mood, sleep, and happiness.
8. How does exercise or physical activity affect our brain, mind and body?
- To build self-confidence.
- To handle stressful situations positively.
- To release negative emotions.
- It makes the body fit.
9. Why is it important to take a break from routine?
- To reduce stress.
- Improves focus and concentration.
- Increases productivity
- To refresh mind and body
10. What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, control, and manage your own emotions, and to understand the emotions of others.
11. How can we manage emotional intelligence?
- Be self-aware: Recognize your own feelings and reactions.
- Control emotions: Stay calm and think before reacting.
- Stay motivated: Keep a positive attitude and focus on goals.
