Messin’ with Stressin’
Don’t let stress keep
messin’ with your life!
Turn the tables on it and
mess with it!
Causes of Stress
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Culture
Traffic
Unmet expectations
People/Relationships
Procrastination/time management
Clutter
Poor communication
Lack of control
Too much to do (not saying ‘no’)
Codependency
Others?
Top Causes of Stress in U.S.
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U.S. Stress Statistics
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Stress Impact Statistics
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Stress Warning Signs
Physical
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Headaches
Indigestion
Stomach aches
Sweaty Palms
Sleep difficulties
Dizziness
Back pain/tight neck/shoulders
Racing heart
Restlessness
Ringing in ears
Tiredness
Stress Warning Signs
Behavioral
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Excessive Smoking
Bossiness
Compulsive gum chewing
Attitude – critical of others
Grinding teeth
Alcohol overuse
Compulsive eating
Inability to get things done
Stress Warning Signs
Emotional
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Crying
Nervousness/anxiety
Boredom – things have no meaning
Edginess – ready to explore
Feeling powerless to change things
Overwhelming sense of pressure
Anger
Loneliness
Unhappiness for no reason
Easily upset
Stress Warning Signs
Cognitive
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Trouble thinking clearly
Forgetfulness
Memory loss
Inability to make decisions
Thoughts running away
Constant worry
Loss of sense of humor
The more items that apply to you, the
more stress you are under
Experiences
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Unhealthy Ways to Cope
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Smoking
Drinking too much
Over/under eating
Zoning out in front of TV/computer
for hours
Withdrawing
Using pills/drugs to relax
Sleeping too much
Procrastinating
Filling up every minute of the day to
avoid facing problems
Taking out your stress on others
Preventive Measures
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Exercise regularly
Eat a healthy well-balanced diet
Adequate Sleep
Time Management/Planning ahead
Give yourself a break
But what about RIGHT NOW!!!!
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Laughter/Play/Humor
Breathe!
– Abdominal breathing
– Do As One (doasone.com)
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Exercise (yes, sorry to say)
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Which type varies by person
Walking
Running
Biking
Swimming
Tai Chi
Yoga
Aerial Yoga
But what about RIGHT NOW!!!!
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Stress Balls/toys
Journal
Music
Change of perspective (is it worth the stress?)
Lighting
Spiritual
Tackling tough issues
Vitamin B
But what about RIGHT NOW!!!!
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Meditation
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Guided
Mantra
Mindfulness
Massage (of course!)
Progressive muscle relaxation
Effective Communication
Aromatherapy
Herbal Teas
Reflexology
Learn to say ‘No’
Crystals
But what about RIGHT NOW!!!!
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Keep pictures of loved ones or cute things at your
desk.