STORIES OF IMPACT
Stress Awareness Month

April 27, 2021
This month is Stress Awareness Month.
Let’s continue our chats about stress awareness and discuss a few ways we can help to reduce stress.
How can we reduce Stess? Here are 10 ways to do it
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Avoid Stimulants - Like caffeine, alcohol and nicotine (alcohol is a depressant but in small quantities it is a stimulant)
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Make time for exercise - Physical activity helps metabolize stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol; and also stimulates dopamine, estrogen, serotonin, and endorphins.
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Get more Sleep - Make your bedroom tranquil and stop doing anything mentally taxing a few hours before bed.
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Try relaxation techniques - Meditation and self -hypnosis are great ways to decompress.
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Talk to a friend - Sometimes a friendly conversation is all it takes to relieve some stress.
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Keep a mood journal - Keeping a diary of your stress levels helps you identify your triggers and figure out how to better manage them.
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Chew gum - Believe it or not, studies have shown that people who chew gum have lower stress levels.
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Appeal to your senses - Lighting a scented candle or cozying up with a soft blanket can often help calm the system down.
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Learn to say no- Don’t take on more responsibilities when your mental and emotional health is already suffering.
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See a Therapist - There’s no shame in talking to a professional about your stress. In fact, it will likely give you new tools to help prevent stress in the future.