#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Spirituality
Spirituality means knowing one’s self, having a sense of purpose in life, feeling connected to others, and achieving one’s full potential.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Money
Budget. Not the most exciting word, but it is key to reducing financial stress.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Tobacco
Another reason to quit: smoking and tobacco use can cause stress. Some tobacco users believe that smoking is a stress reducer, but the opposite can be true — it can impact your sleep, your body’s ability to fight infection, and your overall health.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Alcohol & Other Drugs
Have you ever heard that alcohol and other drugs reduce stress, are “an outlet” or “an escape from reality?” The reality is that alcohol and other drugs can create more stress. How? By potentially causing health, impairment, and legal problems.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Time Management
Ever feel overwhelmed with approaching deadlines or anxious about having many things to do and not enough time to do them? While it’s natural to feel that way at times, learning to manage your time and having a plan to help you get organized and set priorities will help ease the stress.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Relationships
Starting, maintaining, and ending relationships can all be stressful. Is your relationship stressing you out?
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Relaxation
Relaxing your body and mind can help you manage stress and improve your concentration, productivity, and overall well-being. Read on for some helpful techniques!
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Exercise
Physical activity provides immediate stress relief as well as long-term stress management — just 20-30 minutes of walking per day, for example, can give you more energy, help you put things in perspective, improve your sleep, sharpen your mental productivity, and boost your self-confidence.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Nutrition
Did you know? Healthy eating plays a crucial role in your ability to deal with times of extra stress — a balanced diet will help you stay focused, alert, energetic, and healthy.
#BeWellUGA and Learn About…Managing Stress: Attitude
Have you ever noticed how the exact same situation can stress one person out, but not affect another person at all? The difference can usually be explained by how each person thinks about it. Changing the way you think can help you manage stress in your life.