a response of the whole organism involving physical arousal, expressive behaviors, an conscious experience
HALTS
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Serious-state of mind-doesn’t make you choose the best option
Communication Theory
our words/language-7% is heard by other person
Paralanguage- 38%-intonation of voice
Nonverbal Cues-55% gestures/body language
1. One's personal response to events or conditions experienced either directly or indirectly
2. The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's basic desire to choke the living daylights ou of some jerk who desperately needs it
Stress
Stressors come from 3 things
1. Castastrophes-hurrican
2. Life changing events-marrital status, loss of job, pregnancy
3. Daily Hassels-housework, driving
Stress effects in 4 areas
Each of us have a different perspective for each of these areas
1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Emotional
4. Spiritual
General Adaptation Syndrome(GAS)
1. Alarm-mobilized resources-fight or flight-adrenaline kicks in
2. Resistance-coping with stressor and trying to find a solution
-whenever you are angry that is resistance
-not living in harmony
3. Exhaustion-you have no more
-delete adrenaline
-reserves are depleated
-not an infinate supply
-will cause great pain and problems-
-negative hamster wheel
2 ways to deal with stress
1. Exercise
2. Relaxation Techniques-learning how to quiet and still your mind