Time Management

The other day we posted a short quiz to rate your stress levels. What did you find?

Part 2 of dealing with stress in our lives explores ways to lower it. Here's a little number on tips for time management-chances are we could all use a little help with this one!

Time Management Tips

Have a well week,

How Stressed are You?

With the holidays just around the corner, we may be trying to squeeze in as much as possible-which can lead to increased STRESS levels.

Managing stress is an important part of health maintenance, and too much of it can often lead to unhealthy patterns. Practicing relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, and time management are all skills that might help us to better handle stress.

But first, rate your stress levels. How stressed are you? Take this short quiz from the Mayo Clinic to find out, and make sure you read the management tips at the end.

Have a well week,

Are you a stress eater?

Stress management is part of our Foundation program because your ability to manage stress can make an important difference in the quality of your life. It may actually influence your survival.

• Physical symptoms of stress include headaches, indigestion, stomachaches, sweaty palms, sleep difficulties, back pain, tight shoulders/neck, racing heart and fatigue.
• Behavioral symptoms include excessive smoking, compulsive gum chewing, being critical of others, grinding one's teeth at night, overuse of alcohol and compulsive eating.
• Emotional symptoms including crying, nervousness, boredom, edginess, feeling powerless to change things, anger loneliness, unhappiness for no reason and being easily upset.
• Cognitive symptoms may involve trouble thinking clearly, forgetfulness, lack of creativity, memory loss and loss of your sense of humor.

Practicing stress management techniques regularly will improve your health. For a guided Deep Relaxation audio program (6 minutes or 20 minutes) click HERE.

For more great information on stress management please check out THIS website.

Have a great week!