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Stress is a prevalent issue that affects many aspects of life. This guide outlines effective methods for managing stress, such as recognizing stressful situations, paying attention to bodily signals, and reducing unfulfilling commitments. Key strategies include maintaining a healthy lifestyle through proper diet and exercise, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support from friends and family. Additionally, employing coping techniques like relaxation, humor, and engaging in hobbies can significantly improve well-being. Remember, it's important to find balance and be gentle with yourself.
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Stress Management COMM 6002 Linda Micallef
Ways to Control & Manage Stress • Recognize stressful situations • Pay attention to signals from your body • Reduce commitments & responsibilities that are not rewarding • Call a close friend • Let partner, family, friends know your symptoms/feelings • Take time for yourself • Eat well
Ways to Control & Manage Stress • Exercise • Find Balance – between work & home life • Get enough sleep • Use stress reduction techniques • Volunteer • Enjoy hobbies – have fun • Make lists – break things down into small things
Ways to Control & Manage Stress • Don’t try to be perfect! • Source : Staff/Faculty Health Services UWO
Eight Life Style Choices LEAC (London Employee Assistance Consortium)
Eight Lifestyle Choices • Exercise • Diet • Engaging in Interests • Develop coping thinking style • Get adequate sleep • Humour • Relaxation • Social Supports • Source LEAC
HRSDC Healthy Workplace Promotion
Recommendations for Organizations • Occupational Health & Safety Committees • Scented products in Workplace • Workshops on health related topics • EAP • Flu immunization & Blood donor clinics • Workplace injury prevention – ergonomics/workplace assessments • Promotion of healthy lifestyle • Smoke-free work environment • Source – HRDSC & Health & Welfare Canada
Humour • Endorphin hormones are released when we laugh. Endorphins are the body’s natural pain relaxant. • They stimulate feelings of well being and joy • Source Phyllis A. Garvey