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Stress ManagementTools, Techniques and
Strategies
Presented by:
LifeMatters®
1-800-634-6433
mylifematters.com SOWI
Joan Haznaw© 2012 Empathia, Inc.
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Today
• Recognize symptoms• Identify sources• Short and long-term relief
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The Stress Response
“Fight-or-Flight” response• Body responds to “danger”• Stress hormones released• Heart pounds faster• Breath quickens• Senses become sharper• Burst of energy
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Recognizing Symptoms
• How many symptoms do I have?• How often do I have them?
FF = Frequently OO = Occasionally RR = Rarely
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Identify Sources of Stress
Look closely at your habits and attitudes regarding stress.
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Unhealthy Stress Outlets
• Procrastination• Food• Excessive
TV/computer• Withdrawal• Sleeping too much
• Taking it out on others
• Drugs or alcohol• Staying busy to
avoid problems• Ignoring stress
signals
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Quick Fixes
What are some things that you do, or could do, to temporarily relieve
stress?
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Stress Remedies
• Chose your attitude
• Wellness habits
• Reach out
• Talk it out
• Write it out
• Get involved
• Accept yourself
• Watch your thoughts
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Stress Remedies
• Focus on priorities
• Set reasonable goals
• Be realistic
• Avoid procrastination
• Break tasks down
• Adapt to change
• Let go
• Calming activities
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Take time to relax
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Action Plan
One thing I will do today to care for myself is…
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