Bust My Stress

What Is Stress?

Stress is how our body feels. It happens when things change.
Our body must adjust to changes.
Our body, mind, and feelings all react.

Types of Stress

There are three main kinds of stress.

Acute stress is short stress.
It goes away fast.
It can happen with fun, new things.
This is called eustress.
Eustress is good stress.
It can help you grow.

Traumatic stress happens after scary events.
These events feel big and hard.

Chronic stress lasts a long time.
It can hurt your body and mind.
This is called distress.
Distress is bad stress.

Good Stress and Bad Stress

Some stress helps you.
You need a little stress to try new things.
Like taking a test.
Or speaking in front of people.

Too much stress can hurt you.
It can give you headaches.
It can make you feel sad or worried.

If stress feels too big, ask for help.
Grown-ups and helpers can support you.

Coping With Stress

To cope means to find ways to feel better.
Resilience means bouncing back from hard times.

Here are some ways to cope:

Breathe slowly.
Deep breaths can calm your body.

Sleep enough.
Kids need lots of sleep each night.

Talk to someone you trust.
Talking can help you feel calm.

Eat healthy food.
Good food helps your body feel strong.

Say kind words to yourself.
Kind words can lift your mood.

Move your body.
Exercise can make you feel happy.

Avoid too much caffeine.
It can make you feel more worried.