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My Well-Being Let’s face it, getting sentenced to prison was

Stress Can Be Good or Bad probably one of the most stressful times in Reentry
Stress affects all areas of your well-being, whether ƒ In small amounts, stress can have your life. You’ve dealt with the stress of being Life Skills
it’s caused by money issues, physical challenges, benefits. in jail or prison and surviving the daily rou-
or relationship issues. The good news is that each tines on the inside. You’ve been in an angry No. 11
of these areas can also be a stress reliever. Relieve ƒ Stress can help you meet daily and hostile environment, and now you’re
stress by: challenges and get work done faster and getting out. You’ll find that life on the outside

8 Taking a walk (physical) better. will come with its own set of stresses. What
8 Talking to friends (social) ƒ Good stress can help you think of new should you expect and how will you cope?
8 Taking time to help others (community) ideas or survive danger. Having a realistic idea of what you’ll be facing will be critical to transitioning.

8 Putting in a little overtime to earn extra money ƒ Sudden or negative What is Stress?
(financial) change can trigger stress. Stress is your body’s way of reacting to any kind of demand. You can feel

8 Learning a new hobby (purpose) ƒ Stress that exists for a stress when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry in
Exercise: What’s Stressing You Now? long time can make you your mind can make your body feel bad. You may not eat or sleep well. You may
sick.
also feel cranky or have trouble paying attention at work and remembering
Circle the words to describe what’s stressing you now. things.
I’m Stressed by... Ways I Release Stress: Reality: What to Expect Handling Stress

Wife / Husband Money Health ƒ Symptoms of Stress

Partner No job Aging parents ƒ ƒ Money will be tight. You may be tempted Stress can take many
different forms and result in
Kids Low paying job In-laws to find shortcuts to making money. Stay symptoms of illness includ-
ƒ honest.
Food Long work hours Government ƒ People will be different. There may be ing:
ƒ ƒ Sleep disorders
Family Not enough work Housing tension about how to relate to each other. ƒ Difficulty concentrating

Friends Clothing Home maintenance ƒ ƒ Kids will be older and will have changed. ƒ Headache

Bullying Lack of time Car ƒ ƒ You may be angry. You may have to work
hard to control your anger. ƒ Short temper
Peer pressure Neighborhood Education / school ƒ ƒ Old problems may still be here. Family ƒ Upset stomach

problems you had before usually haven’t ƒ Job dissatisfaction
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ƒ You will feel pressure not to fall back into
old habits and bad routines.