“MANAGING STRESS

THROUGH
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES”
BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT
WHAT’S IN
◦ You participate in outdoor recreational activities for many
reasons. Whatever reason it may be, what is important is
that you have not lived a sedentary life. Congratulate
yourself for a job well done. This is just a beginning of
your healthy and amazing journey towards staying fit and
calm as you enjoy your bond with the nature through
outdoor recreational activities. Keep it up!
BURNOUT
◦ Is a state of emotional. Physical, and mental exhaustion
caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
◦ It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally
drained, and unable to meet constant demands.
◦ As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and
motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first
place. Sometimes, busy schedules takeover your calm
mood because you are beating the red light just to meet the
deadlines of the output or projects.
◦ Turn Negativity into Positive and worthwhile activities.
◦ Positive thoughts create positive results.
◦ Spend more quality time with your family.
◦ Share your thoughts and feelings.
◦ Allow them to help solve your problems and worries. Only
then, you will have peace of mind and feel the serenity
within you.

BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT!

5 reasons physical activity
helps STRESS
MANAGEMENT!
1. INCREASES SOOTHING BRAIN
CHEMICALS
◦ Endorphins help us to feel good, therefore
decreasing stress.
2. ALTERS BLOOD FLOW
◦ Exercise alters blood flow to stress affected areas of
the brain, meaning that we do not relieve stressful
thoughts over and over.
3. ACTS LIKE MEDITATION IN
MOTION
◦ A sweaty gym session or a quiet walk will help you forget
irritations by concentrating on other activities.
4. PROMOTES MANY HEALTH
BENEFITS
◦ This includes better mental health, lower risk of
developing some cancers, better weight control and
much more!
5. CAN BE DONE AT ANY TIME
◦ Fitting in 15min a day can aid cognitive function
and performance, you don’t have time to not
exercise.
Activity 1: AWIT NG BUHAY KO
1. Listen to your favorite song in the radio, cellphone etc. You may close your eyes to remain focused.
2. Give emphasis to the line/s that touches you most. What makes this song special to you? Share how listening to this song drives away your worries and
problems.
3. Write your thoughts in an A4 bond paper.
4. Follow the format below.

Name: Section: Date:

Title of the song:
Artist/Band:
Favorite line/s or stanza:
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS:

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