Vocab: Tame the Stress Monster Directions Using the Word Bark below in the blank space in the blowing terms
Word Bank
relentless
endorphins
nervous system
physiologica
Vicious
cortisol
1. Stress causes our bodies to go into fight-or-flight mode, a
response from our caveman days that's meant to protect us from harm.
2. When encountering a stressor, your
kicks into high gear, causing
you to experience a racing heart and a burst of energy that helps you get things done.
3. While stress is your body's way of pumping you up for challenges,
stress can be harmful to your health
4. Studies found that kids who had their best friend around when they had negative
experiences had lower levels of
the hormone responsible for stress.
5. When you're stressed, exercising is a great idea because it releases
which are feel-good chemicals in the brain.
6. You can and the
cycle of stress by using visualization techniques
happy place, like the beach!