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Unmanaged or poorly managed stress has been linked to a variety of negative health outcomes: linked to a variety of negative health outcomes: • Headache • AnxietyAnxiety • Depression • Poor sleep • Increased heart rate and blood pressure • Skin problems • Weakened immune system • Disease
Muscular Symptoms of Distress • Tension headache • FFrowniing • Gritting or grinding teeth zJaw pain Jaw pain • Stuttering or stammering • Trembling lips or handsTrembling lips or hands • Muscle tension • Neck ache • Back pain • Aggressive body language
Increased sensitivity to light or sound zLightheadedness dizziness or faintness Lightheadedness, dizziness, or faintness • Ringing in ears • Blushing D th • Dry mouth • Frequent bouts of cold and flu • Hives or rashes • Heartburn, stomach cramping, nausea • Difficulty breathing zIncreased perspiration Increased perspiration • Frequent urination • Diarrhea
Behavioral Symptoms of Stress
Inattention to dress or hygiene Nervous habits (foot tapping fingernail biting) Nervous habits (foot tapping, fingernail biting) • Pacing • Increased frustration and irritability • OOverreacti tion tto small thi ll things • Reduced work efficiency or productivity • Lies or excuses to cover up poor work • Fast or mumbled speech • Social withdrawal Constant fatigue Constant fatigue • Sleep problems • Weight change without diet or exercise change
Your attitudde Your outlook “Life is 10% what happens to appe you and 90% how you react to it.”
Laughter is the Best Medicine • Reduces heart disease • Releases endorphins • Exercises your face • Burns 3.5 calories per minute • Improves breathing
100 laughs = 10 minutes on bike = 10 minutes on rower
Manage & Maximize Stress Surround yourself with positive people Minimize & Manage Stress Accept – that people are not perfect, – that things will not always be perfect, – that things willill go wrong – that everyone is not you, and – that some people are just jerks
that some people are just jerks Will it really matter in 5…?
Minimize and Manage Stress Lifestyle Changes: • Exercise • Sleep • Diet • Prepare/plan • Relaxation techniques
-- May you be happy. |
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