What is stress?
- Stress is anything that puts a demand on you and causes you to try and adapt to this demand.
What are some symptoms of stress?
- Some symptoms of stress include: tense muscles, insomnia, fatigue, boredom, depression, mood swings, substance abuse, change in eating habits, phobias, restlessness, or heart skips.
How does one cope with stress?
-Stress management is very highly individualized. Figuring out what works for you is a matter of trying different things and paying attention to how your body responds. Here are some tips:
Take control - set realistic goals for yourself and prioritize them Communicate - share your concerns with close friends and family Assess - figure out why some things upset you and why Pace yourself - do not overbook your life Contact a health and wellness coach - a health and wellness coach can help with meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and other stress releasing techniques- For other solutions, please take the time to view my blog on stress management - Info Here