Stress is anything that causes a change in the human bodies
physiological, emotional, physical, or mental being. Stress is
different for everyone How we deal with stress How stress affects
us What is stress?
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Stress effects both the mind and body, and impacts overall
health and well being. - University of California Health Education
Center Quick Fact
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Eustress Positive stress Distress Poor, bad, or negative stress
Types of stress
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Stress is a good thing! (In moderation of course) Stress
article With out stress in our lives motivation is low. With the
proper amount of stress in our lives, our performance level is
prime. With too much stress, performance goes down and we become
unproductive.
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Stress filled situations will more often be easier to deal with
if a person feels they are in control Dont be controlled, be the
controller Take Control
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Physically active people are 25-30% less likely to feel
distressed than inactive people. - U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee,
2008 Quick Fact
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Weekly exercise has been proven to help people cope with stress
Walking, working out, sports, and outside activities should be
taken part in weekly. Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition
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In order for us to perform at our highest level and deal with
daily stress, we need 7-9 hours of sleep per night During sleep
stress hormone levels are at their lowest Consecutive good nights
sleep allows productive and sharp daily thinking Exercise, Sleep,
Nutrition
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Nutrition is important for fueling the body A healthy diet
provides the body a solid energy bank to take from when faced with
stressful situations Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition
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The human body undergoes changes such as Release of chemicals
from the brain Perspiration Increase in breathing Shut down of
digestion Heightened senses Muscle contraction Increased heart rate
When presented with stress
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Having high self-esteem is important in dealing with daily
stress The higher ones self-esteem, the better directed stress will
be Self-esteem and stress
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For many music can be the best stress reliever available
Different kinds of music will affect different people The
Importance of Music Click the image to hear a song that helps me
overcome stressors in my personal life.
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1 in 10 Americans practices yoga in one form or another. -Yoga
Business Academy, 2011 Quick Fact
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Becoming or beginning to recognize the natural world around you
is another way to relieve stress. Heightening ones spiritual
wellness consists of Healthy habits A positive attitude Moments of
relaxation Holistic approaches to healing Spiritual Wellness
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Instead of using traditional medicines to combat stress or
sickness, there are countless holistic approaches to relieving even
the worst of tensions Reflexology is a great example Holistic
Healing
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Another example of holistic healing is acupuncture Acupuncture
targets specific parts of the body to release tension via miniature
needles inserted into the body Holistic Healing
There is endless information to be obtained about stress in our
daily lives. Finding a few simple methods that work best to combat
stress in your personal life can make such a difference day to day.
Life is great and we should be thankful even for the harder days!
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