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Chill: Stress-Reducing Techniques for a More Balanced, Peaceful You
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Product Description Feeling overwhelmed? This easy-to-follow guide to stress management is the perfect solution for teens in desperate need of downtime. With schedules packed full of obligations ranging from academic to athletic to social, today’s teens know all too well the heavy toll that stress can take. And with the ever-present pull of technology, the idea of unplugging feels practically impossible. But there’s a way to relax without sacrificing productivity, and Chill will show you how. Explore a variety of techniques—including time management, visualization, exercise, and other creative outlets—that can take away tension and help organize your life. From de-cluttering your desktop to declining unimportant invites, the info, insight, and tools offered in Chill will leave you with less stress, more happiness, and a blissfully balanced life. So take a deep breath, get ready to feel better, and Chill. About the Author Deborah Reber’s teen books include Doable, Language of Love, Chill, In Their Shoes, and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal. She is also the founding editor-in-chief for Heart of Gold, an online destination for teen girls passionate about entrepreneurship, social activism, and volunteerism. She recently moved to Amsterdam with her family. Find out more at DebbieReber.com. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chill 1 WHAT IS STRESS? Stress seems to be on just about everyone’s minds these days. I get tons of e-mails and letters from teen girls sharing their personal tales of stress and angst in their lives. So how do you define stress? Stress is the feeling you get when you’re taking on too much, or people are demanding on you too much. —ZOE, AGE 17 I would define stress as being overwhelmed with a certain problem or person. —ALIA, AGE 16 Stress is tension, whether emotional or physical. You can be stressed out about friendship troubles, or you can be stressed out about lack of sleep. You can get impatient in a long line at the grocery store, or your body can be stressed out by overexerting yourself in an exercise or sport. —GWYN, AGE 15 All great definitions. Here’s how the American Academy of Pediatrics defines stress: “[Stress is] the uncomfortable feeling you get when you’re worried, scared, frustrated, or overwhelmed. It is caused by emotions, but it affects your mood and your body.” That definition might be straightforward enough, but stress sure doesn’t feel straightforward to deal with. Yes, it’s a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean it won’t take a toll. Let stress run rampant and your mind, body, and soul will pay the price. The Origins of Stress Have you ever been in a situation where you went from calm to terrified in a split second? Maybe you were jolted awake in the middle of the night by a suspicious noise coming from inside your house. Or maybe you stepped into a busy intersection just as a car darted out of nowhere and narrowly missed hitting you. Maybe you were water-skiing, and, as you waited for the boat to swing around and pick you up, your mind turned to the movie Jaws, and you nearly freaked out big-time. When you’re thrust into a situation that feels dangerous, scary, or potentially life-threatening, your body switches to autopilot, and your nervous system takes over. Once your brain makes an internal announcement that something is wrong, your body responds by automatically releasing the hormone adrenaline into the blood stream. That’s when the party really gets started. The adrenaline affects you by: ¦ increasing your heart rate (so you can take in more oxygen in case you need to run or exert yourself) ¦ raising your blood pressure (a result of your heart beating faster and your blood vessels constricting) ¦ sending more blood to your muscles so you’ll be ready to react quickly and with power Your body also releases cortisol, another hormone that works with adrenaline to: ¦ give you a quick burst of energy ¦ improve yo
