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Thinking

Kinds of Learning.

Observing
Connecting
Interpreting

Levels of Learning

Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering

Creating

is the basis for

Emotional symptoms of stress include:

Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control
Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
Avoiding others

Builders

Increase Organization & Scheduling
Be ontime
Make better notes
Ask better questions
Know your learning style

Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic

Prepare better
Repetitions

different styles
summarize
restate

Variability
Chunk it. Chunk Chains
Celebrate Completions
Use & Teach

in all learning styles
Analogies and metaphors

Reducers

Poor Nutrition
Poor Sleep
Procrastination
Counting time rather than repetitions
Sitting deminishes memory

App

Nutrition

Evaluating

is crucial for the way we

Physical symptoms of stress include:

Low energy
Headaches
Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea
Aches, pains, and tense muscles
Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
Insomnia
Frequent colds and infections
Loss of sexual desire and/or ability
Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

Builders

Time with people we care about

Social
Work

Appreciation for work well done

Show
Receive

Addressing Stressful situations

Differently
More Positive perspective

Reducers

Negative Emotions
Depressive Thoughts
Nervousness
Impatience
Anxiousness
Time on Toxic Relationships

Behavior

Yoga
Cardio
Weight Training
Test known factors to determine how you respond

SleepCoacher App

Cognitive Stress

is responsible for

Cognitive symptoms of stress include:

Constant worrying
Racing thoughts
Forgetfulness and disorganization
Inability to focus
Poor judgment
Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side

Reducers

Sleep deprivation

Behavior

Chew Gum - makes stronger memories
Drink Coffee - memory consolidation
Meditation - improves working memory
Sleep/ nap to consolidate
Berries build long term memory
Exercise/ walking - esp that morning

Nutrition

App

Spiritual Energy

is fueled by our sense of meaning and purpose.

There is a saying that if you love what do you do, you won’t have to work for a day in your life. And that is true. Our sense of purpose and belief in the value of what we are doing can keep us going longer than any energy drink.

We should all try to identify what we do best and enjoy most, allocate our time and energy to the area of our lives that we deem most important, and incorporate our core values into our everyday behavior.

Behavioral symptoms of stress include:

Changes in appetite -- either not eating or eating too much
Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities
Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing

Builders

Feeling Effective
Seeing Meaning
Experiencing Fulfillment

Reducers

Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture for Delivery Anesthesia
Chinese Herbs

Hands Exercise

Behavior

Sleep
Exercise
C

Nutrition

Remembering

The

What are the Consequences of Long-Term Stress

A little stress every now and then is not something to be concerned about. Ongoing, chronic stress, however, can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems, including:

Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke
Obesity and other eating disorders
Menstrual problems
Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and loss of sexual desire in both men and women
Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and permanent hair loss
Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable colon

Builders

Mnemonics
Chew gum initially to set memories
Exercise improves recall

Reducers

Feeling Effective
Seeing Meaning
Experiencing Fulfillment

Nutrition

Identify top 10 nutrient deficiencies in American diet
Coffee for memory consolidation
Berries improve long term memory

Probably will take more work and thought than you anticipate. The benefit is in the process as much as in the final result.

Our brains are the master control center so performance is impacted by shortages in key ingredients that affect all systems including points beyond the nervous system.

Behavior