Coping with Holiday Stress!

Stress Management Tips:

People can learn to manage stress and lead happier, healthier lives. Here are some tips to help you keep stress at bay.

• Keep a positive attitude.

• Accept that there are events that you cannot control.

• Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.

• Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation, yoga, or tai-chi for stress management.

• Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit.

• Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.

• Learn to manage your time more effectively.

• Set limits appropriately and learn to say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life.

• Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation.

• Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.

• Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress.

• Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy.

• Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional trained in stress management or biofeedback techniques to learn healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life.

Article by WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management

Contributed by Pierra Moise of American Lung Association

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