Stress Management

Meeting a deadline at the office, preparing the house for company, cleaning out the garage… we all have an ever-growing to-do list, and let’s face it… sometimes our lives stress us out! Over time these stressors can trigger a variety of health problems:

• High blood pressure
• Heart disease and stroke
• Decreased immune defenses
• Cancer
• Stomach problems
• Diminished brain functioning

There are stress management strategies you can explore to help reduce your tensions.

• Connect with others – spend time with family and friends
• Stay positive – give yourself a pep talk
• Get physically active – take a walk or a bike ride
• Help others – volunteer
• Get enough sleep – 7 to 9 hours is recommended
• Eat well – don’t forget your fruits and veggies
• Take care of your spirit – meditate or try yoga
• Seek professional help if you need it