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BASIC TIPS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
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1 Coping with Stress
- Practice deep breathing exercises
- Relax your muscles
- Low impact exercise, such as walking, yoga, tai-chi
- Eat healthy
- Focus on the present
- Try to step out of the situation even for a short time
- Slow down even for a moment
- Listen to music
- Get a massage
- Rest and sleep are important
- Spend time in nature
- Try to relax your mind
- Learn your triggers
- Meditation
- Minimize alcohol and recreational drugs
2 The "R's" of Stress Management
- Rest
- Relaxation
- Replenishment
- Release
3 Daily Techniques to Alleviate Stress
- Prioritize what needs to be done; no on can do everything
- Get organized by using a calendar, chart and checklist
- Declutter: being surrounded by clutter in your home, car and workplace can cause stress
- Self-care is important
4 Discover What is Causing Your Stress
- Diet
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Lifestyle
- Overthinking
- Chemical sensitivities
- Food sensitivities
- Lack of sleep
- Personal situation or issues
- Financial problems
- New job
- Upcoming test
- Medication side effects
- Changes in you life
Remember: Not all causes for stress are obvious!
5 Self Care is Important for Your Stress
Sources Used:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Manage Stress, accessed March 10. 2024.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Coping with Stress, accessed March 10, 2024.