Candice Carlson

Health 3200

Dr. C.

Stress-Relief Resources

Resources:

Evolve Day Spa & Wellness Center 4590 S. Harrison Blvd. #250 Ogden, UT 84408 (801) 392-9911

Olpin Stress Management and Wellness Counseling 831 E. 3400 N. No. Ogden, UT (801) 645-7430Website: http://stressmanagementplace.com/

Retreat (Massage Therapy) 255 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 328-8812

The American Institute of Stress Website: http://www.stress.org Provides up-to-date information on stress-related topics.

The Stress Relief Center 3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84408 Weber State University, Ogden Campus Swenson building room 60 & 61

http://www.printingforless.com/brochures/Microsoft-Brochure-Templates.html

http://helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm

Stress Management

. “For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.”

~Lily Tomlin

Stress Quotations

“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a

positive one.”

~Hans Selye

“The greatest weapon against stressis our ability to choose one thought

over another.”

~William James

“At times of great stress, it is especially necessary to achieve a complete freeing of the muscles.”

~Konstantin Stanislavsky

“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you

are.”

~Chinese Proverb

“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”

Hans Selye

What is Stress?Stress is a response to

specific events that make a person feel

threatened.

The Stress Response (“fight-or-flight

reaction”) occurs when a person feels in

danger. The Stress Response is a sense of

protection for the body.

Cope with Stress

Share your feelings – Openly communicate your thoughts, feelings, concerns, and questions respectively.

Stay positive – Focus on your blessings in life. Remember your positive characteristics.

Eat a healthy diet – Nutritious, healthy diets, can help clear your mind and help you cope with stress.

Exercise – Regular exercise can help reduce stress. Make sure to exercise each day.

How to Cope with Stress

Make time to relax – Take time each day to relax from all of your responsibilities and worries.

Manage your time – Organize and plan ahead.

Learn how to say “NO” - Don’t take on more responsibilities than you can handle. Recognize your limitations.

Forgive – No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Release feelings of anger and move on.