Let's Talk About Stress The family of today faces a more difficult and / or stressful life compared to our parents and grandparents. The following is a brief discussion concerning STRESS. What is Stress? A simple definition is that stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create poor or negative feelings. Stress will help or hinder us, depending on how we react to it. As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to … [Read more...]
10 Strategies for Coping with Stress
Are you struggling in your day to day life? Coping with Stress is something that may seem simple but sometimes you just need a little reminder. 1) Don't worry about things that are out of your control (e.g., the weather.) 2) Brace yourself for events you know will be stressful. Recognizing that stress is coming will increase your threshold and will give you time to take a different perspective on the situation. 3) Work to resolve conflicts with other people. Once you resolve conflicts with friends and coworkers you'll be able to … [Read more...]