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Stress Management Speech Outline Essay

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Topic: Stress Management

Purpose: To inform the class of different ways to deal with and manage stress.

Thesis Statement: Stress management practices that help the mind and body handle stress.

I. Introduction A. Attention getter: We’ve all had days when everything seems to go wrong. You’re getting ready for work and you spill coffee on yourself. On your way to work, you get a speeding ticket. When you get to work, everyone needs your help. Your day ends at work, you finally get home to sit and relax but wait, the kids are hungry and the house is a mess. When does it end! B. Thesis statement: Stress management practices that help the mind and body handle stress. C. Credibility Statement: I have experienced …show more content…

b. Work: Worried about getting laid off from your job, demands on the job so you don’t get laid off, and new responsibilities. c. Family: Arguments with your spouse or other family members. Making sure children are fed, homework is done, and in bed at a decent hour.
Transition – Next we will take a look at how to cope with stress using stress management techniques. C. How to handle stress with stress management techniques: 1. Avoid unnecessary stress. a. Learn how to say no. Know your limits and don’t accept more responsibilities when you’re close to reaching your limit. b. Trim down your to-do list. If you have too much on your plate, figure out what are a “must” rather than a “should.” Drop anything that is not truly necessary. c. Try to avoid people who cause you stress. If you can change your relationship, limit the amount of time spent with that person or put an end to the relationship. 2. Accept the things you cannot change. d. Many things in life are uncontrollable so don’t try to control them. Instead of stress out over them, focus on the things in your control. You can control how you react to certain uncontrollable problems. e. “What doesn’t kill us make us stronger.” When you’re faced with challenges, look at them as an opportunity for personal growth. Reflect on the choices you make and learn from your mistakes. f. Learn to share your

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