Hans Selye’s Wise Words: “Anything that stresses you out or endangers your life triggers a response in your body to fight it. If it's not handled right, it could harm you!” Imagine that stress is like a barking dog chasing you - your body reacts the same way whether it's a real dog or just a looming exam.

•  Alarm Reaction (Fight or Flight)
  • Real-world example: Imagine a wild bear suddenly appears. Your body immediately goes into action mode, preparing to fight or run away. That's the alarm reaction!
• Resistance
  • Real-world example: If the bear keeps chasing you, your body keeps resisting the stress, working hard to keep you safe.
• Exhaustion
  • Real-world example: Eventually, if the chase continues, your body gets tired and can't keep up the fight. This is when you might get sick. If you’ve ever felt drained after a tough exam week, you’ve felt this stage!

• Eustress: Positive stress, like feeling excited before a game. It's like a good cup of coffee; energizing but can become too much!
• Distress: Negative stress, like panicking before a test. Imagine being handed ten cups of coffee at once – overwhelming!
• Yerkes-Dodson Law: It explains the relationship between arousal (stress) and performance. A little stress helps, but too much hurts. Imagine a roller coaster ride; fun at first but too many turns and you're queasy!