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Stress Management & Well-being
The wellness websites can assist you in all areas of well-being from social wellness and intellectual wellness to self-care tips. When you focus on all aspects of well-being your level of stress stays at a healthier level.
studentaffairs.duke.edu/duwell/wellness-tips
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Simple daily chores can add to your stress level. Check out these websites to assist you in making meal time with your family easier and take less time on your part.
Warning signs that show you are nearly or totally STRESSED OUT!!!
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Heartburn
- Up set stomach, Nausea, Vomiting
- Frequent colds
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Restless sleeping
- Irritable with short fuse
- Moody
- Easily agitated
- Feeling depressed
- Inability to focus or concentrate
- Memory Problems
- Anxios
- Frequent worrying
- Poor judgment
- Negative attitude
- Sleeping to much or too little
- Excessive procrastination
- Loss of appetite or eating in excess
- Relying on alcohol, nicotine, or drugs to relax
- Neglecting responsibilities
- Withdrawing from social situations
- Fatigue
Recognizing Stress
*Stress can be a motivator for productivity...but it can also cause impaired ability and diseases!*
Pinpoint the stress:
- Stress can come in many forms! Here are a few categories to watch for:
- Health
- Financial
- Occupational
- Hassles
- Environmental
- Daily Obligations
- Relationships
- Life Changes
- Technology
- Pick a week where each day you write down every stress that came up and rate it on a scale of 1-10 in severity of stress. This will help you recognize where most of your stress stems from.
Coping with the stress...Proven Methods
Fitness:
- Be physically active
- Stretch
- Sleep
- Cut back of caffine
- Try whole foods
- Drink Water
- Cut back sugar
- Enjoy a leisure activity
- LAUGH
Social Harmony/Support:
- Strengthen relationships
- Express gratitude
- Serve someone
- Compile a list of your support network
- Make new connections
- Spend time with positive people
Relaxation:
- Try Yoga
- Get a massage
- Meditate
- Progressive relaxation
- Breath deep
- Visualize
- Tai-Chi
- Spend time in nature
- Enjoy music or art
Clarity:
- Be organized
- Create to-do lists
- Prioritize
- Clarify expectations
- Plan ahead
- Avoid overload
- Delegate
- Be flexible
- Learn to say NO!
**Keep your personal and professional goals in mind! Make sure what you are doing reflects those goals. Take time for the important people and the important activities in your life!**