Managing stress and emotional wellbeing
Aligned to NHES 7 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Stress is the worried or tense feeling you get when things feel like too much, like before a test or after an argument. Everyone feels it sometimes, and there are healthy ways to handle it, like talking to someone, being active, taking deep breaths, or resting. Knowing when to ask an adult for help is a strength, not a weakness.
Worked example
Before a big test, if you feel jittery, you could take five slow breaths, go for a short walk, or talk to a parent about what is worrying you to help your body calm down.
Practice questions
- Name two healthy ways to handle stress.
- What is one situation that might feel stressful?
- Who could you talk to when you feel overwhelmed?
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Manejar el estrés y el bienestar emocional
El estrés es esa sensación de preocupación o tensión que tienes cuando las cosas se sienten demasiado, como antes de un examen o después de una discusión. Todos lo sentimos a veces, y hay maneras saludables de manejarlo, como hablar con alguien, hacer ejercicio, respirar profundo o descansar. Saber cuándo pedirle ayuda a un adulto es una fortaleza, no una debilidad.
Ejemplo: Antes de un examen importante, si te sientes nervioso, puedes tomar cinco respiraciones lentas, salir a caminar un momento o hablar con un familiar sobre lo que te preocupa para ayudar a que tu cuerpo se calme.
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