In the human body, there are two nervous systems and the jobs that the two systems accomplish are not only different, they are the complete opposite. These two systems are called the sympathetic (stress) and the parasympathetic (relaxation) systems and they control what is commonly know as the flight or fight response, or stress. Thankfully, these two systems work together to create a healthy balance. However, this is not always the case as the sympathetic system can be easily triggered by an external factor (anything that happens outside of the body) and, when prolonged, can cause problems to the physical and mental health of an affected person.
Stress is not something that is new to Australia as an Australian organisation, Lifeline, reported …show more content…
The class separated into groups and set off to work, thinking of possible workshops, planning their workshop, then making the arrangements to make their workshop come to life. I was put into a three person group with Amber and Melody. Due to the limited time we had to think, arrange, and execute our workshop, we got straight to work. Within a single lesson, we had thought of what our workshop would be, which was a free giveaway of dark chocolate, pamphlets, stress balls and green tea. Within our second meeting, we had decided who was bringing in or creating what (list included, page ___). Everyone then spent the next few meetings creating or organising to bring in whatever it is they were required to bring or …show more content…
No one complained about what task they were given and everyone completed their tasks as soon as possible. No one let any of the others down and we all overcame any obstacles. There was one point while we were running the workshop that Melody left to attend the costume competition (there was a 'Dress as your favourite superhero' fundraiser running on the same day) but she gave up a heads up and asked if we would be able to handle everything if she left, which we were.
Stress will always be present in our daily lives as it can help motivate us to complete tasks to the best of our ability. However, having high levels of or prolonged stress is where the danger lies. It is important to Australians recognise this effects everyone across the nation and that it is possible to reduce stress in easy ways, such as consuming green tea or dark chocolate. Thankfully there are organisations such as Lifeline that work towards reducing stress and the mental distress that it can cause.
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