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Stress 101

Stress happens when we face challenges, from work, relationships or family. Stress is like a built-in alarm system that helps you avoid danger or meet deadlines. It can be beneficial in small doses. But, when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, this is when it begins to affect your mental health. This stresses the importance of identifying when you are stressed. We begin with awareness to spot patterns, discover how you respond and what are potential triggers.

Think about 3 situations and write them down in a journal

  1. What are your daily stressors?

  2. How does it effect you?

  3. How you do you respond to these stresses?

Practical Stress Management

Now that you understand what stress is, let’s explore how to manage it in a holistic manner - physically, mentally and emotionally. 3 ways to relieve stress would be to Exercise, Journal and Expression.

Exercise releases endorphins, your body’s natural mood booster. Simple things like taking a walk, stretching or even a gym workout can leave you feeling more energized.

Journaling is a powerful tool to help you sit down and process your feelings. Writing can make things clearer and help figure out your next steps, or reframe the situation. It helps find a more balanced perspective.

Finally, let’s talk about expression. Express yourself to a friend, as stress can feel easier once you have shared it with to someone who cares. It’s okay to not be okay, and vulnerability can help you grow closer.

Try each of these 3 techniques, then journal your response.

1. How do you feel after exercise?

2. How do you feel after journaling?

3. How do you feel after talking?

Boosting your resilience.

Now that you know some ways to manage stress, let’s talk about how to build a long term plan and develop resilience. Resilience is about how you face challenges, and your stress.

ses. But, when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, this is when it begins to affect your mental health. This stresses the importance of identifying when you are stressed. We begin with awareness to spot patterns, discover how you respond and what are potential triggers.

Think about 3 situations and write them down in a journal

  1. What are your daily stressors?

  2. How does it effect you?

  3. How you do you respond to these stresses?