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Manage Stress
Regular daily practice of stress management techniques will allow you to deal with your stress in a healthier way. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques have been proven to reduce stress and stress-related conditions. They can reduce anxiety, improve attention and memory, and help manage chronic pain.
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Manage Stress
Regular daily practice of stress management techniques will allow you to deal with your stress in a healthier way. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques have been proven to reduce stress and stress-related conditions in Veterans. They can reduce anxiety, improve attention and memory, and help manage chronic pain.
These stress management worksheets will help you identify your causes of stress, find healthy coping skills to deal with stress, and find ways to take care of yourself physically and emotionally to better withstand stress.
What Stress Does to Your Brain • When you sense danger, your brain tells your: – adrenal glands release adrenaline – hypothalamus excrete cortisol • These hormones have an impact on your body – Increased heart rate – Pupils dilate – Digestion stops – Rapid breathing
how to minimize stress. When Are You Most Vulnerable to Stress? You are most susceptible to stress when you are: • Not getting enough sleep • Lacking a strong support network • Experiencing a major life change such as moving, the death of a loved one, starting a new job, having a child or getting married • Experiencing poor physical health
Stress Management Worksheet. Step 1: Identify if I am stressed. My signs of stress are: Step 2: Identify the stressor. The event/situation causing my stress is: Step 3: Identify the reason for the stressor. To successfully address this situation/event I need: Demands. To handle this situation I have: Resources My stressor is:
Stress Management 3 Objectives of this workshop Learn practical skills and attitudes for reducing stress that draw upon your inner resources and natural capacity for healing and health so that you can model stress management for your patients Identify many other resources for your use and the use of your patients
However, when there are multiple or intense sources of stress, it’s important to find a way to manage these stressors in order to avoid harmful effects on the body and mind. This worksheet will help you to identify sources of stress in your life, your stress patterns, your ability to cope with stress, and ways to improve how you manage stress.
Everyone experiences stress. However, when it affects your life, health and well-being, it’s important to tackle it as soon as possible. While stress affects everyone differently, there are common signs and symptoms for you to look out for: • Feelings of constant worry or anxiety • Feelings of being overwhelmed • Difficulty concentrating
Taking good care of yourself will increase your ability to handle stress. Prioritize self-care and make space in your schedule for sleep, eating, exercise, relaxation, fun, and social connection. Develop a spiritual practice. Practice self-compassion and positive self …