CLASS 10TH BEAUTY & WELLNESS - STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT (EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS )UNIT 2 SESSION 1

        STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

1. What is Stress?

Stress is the body’s natural response to pressure, demand, or challenge. It can be caused by exams, workload, family issues, health problems, or emotional situations. A small amount of stress can be useful, but too much stress is harmful.

2. What is Stress Management?

Stress management means using different methods and techniques to control stress levels so that a person can live a healthy, balanced, and productive life.

3. Benefits of Stress Management

-  Improves physical and mental health

-  Increases concentration and memory

-  Helps in better decision making

-  Improves emotional control

-  Builds confidence and positivity

-  Improves ability to work independently

-  Maintains healthy relationships

4. Three Steps to Manage Stress

1. Identify Stress – Know the cause of stress

2. Accept Stress – Understand that stress is a part of life

3. Control Stress – Use healthy techniques to reduce stress

5. Stress Management Techniques

(a) Time Management

-  Make a daily schedule

-  Set priorities

-  Avoid procrastination

-  Balance work and rest

(b) Physical Exercise

-  Walking, yoga, stretching

-  Improves blood circulation

-  Releases happy hormones (endorphins)

(c) Handling Pressure

-  Stay calm during difficult situations

-  Break big tasks into small steps

-  Ask for help when needed

(d) Healthy Diet

-  Eat fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals

-  Drink enough water

-  Avoid junk food and excess caffeine

(e) Positivity

-  Think positive thoughts

-  Practice gratitude

-  Believe in yourself

(f) Proper Sleep (Neend)

-  Sleep 7–8 hours daily

-  Avoid mobile before sleeping

-  Maintain a regular sleep routine

(g) Avoid Drugs

-  Say no to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs

-  Drugs increase stress and harm health

(h) Holiday with Family and Friends

-  Spend quality time with loved ones

-  Go for short trips or relaxation breaks

6. Ability to Work Independently

-  Means doing tasks confidently without constant help

-  Improves self-confidence and decision-making

-  Reduces stress caused by dependency

7. Emotional Awareness

-  Emotional awareness means understanding your own emotions and the emotions of others.

-  Common Emotions and Their Meaning

-  Happiness –

 Feeling joyful and satisfied

-  Sadness –

 Feeling unhappy or low

-  Anger – 

Feeling upset or irritated

-  Fear –

 Feeling scared or anxious

-  Surprise –

 Feeling shocked or amazed

-  Love – 

Feeling care and affection

Questions & Answers

Q1. What is stress?

Answer: Stress is the body’s reaction to pressure or challenging situations.

Q2. What is stress management?

Answer: Stress management is the process of controlling stress using healthy techniques.

Q3. Write any three benefits of stress management.

Answer:

1. Better mental health

2. Improved concentration

3. Positive attitude

Q4. Write the three steps of managing stress.

Answer: Identify stress, accept stress, and control stress.

Q5. How does time management help in reducing stress?

Answer: Time management helps by planning tasks properly and avoiding last-minute pressure.

Q6. Why is physical exercise important for stress management?

Answer: Physical exercise keeps the body healthy and reduces stress hormones.

Q7. What is emotional awareness?

Answer: Emotional awareness is the ability to understand and manage emotions.

Q8. Why should we avoid drugs to manage stress?

Answer: Drugs increase stress, harm health, and create addiction.