stress management: how do i know if i'm stressed?

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October 18, 2016

Lisa R. CanganyExtension Educator, HHS

How Do I Know If I’m Stressed?

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How Do I Know If I’m Stressed?

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What are Your Warning Signs?

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Physical Symptoms

Sleeping problemsChange in appetiteShortness of breathHeadachesMuscle tensionRacing heartbeatFatigue

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Emotional Symptoms Worrying frequently Anger or anxiety Difficulty making

decisions Unhappy for no reason Easily upset Nervousness Feeling powerless

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Behavioral Symptoms Difficulty concentrating Over or under eating Snapping at people Neglecting appearance Crying easily Avoiding responsibilities

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Taking Steps to Manage Your Stress

Don’t blame yourself for things you can’t control Be aware of your stressors Back off and take some

deep breaths – slowly Share your struggles with a friend you

trust and respect Practice how to deal with

major stressors in your life

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Taking Steps to Manage Your Stress Continued

Learn to say no. It’s ok to take care of your own needs

Laugh often

Exercise regularly and get plenty of rest Don’t be overly demanding on yourself or other

Write in a journal or do a craft

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Taking Steps to Manage Your Stress Continued

Eat nutritiously and cut back on caffeine Take one day or event at a

time Practice time

management Practice meditation, listen to music You can control how you respond to a situation

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Stress Management Rules:

Rule #1: Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Rule #2: It’s all small stuff.

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Lisa R. CanganyExtension Educator, HHS

Purdue Extension Boone County1300 E. 100 SouthLebanon, IN 46052

765-482-0750lcangany@purdue.edu

Sources: Cooperative Extension Service – University of Kentucky eXtension.org 2016 Food and Health Communications, Inc.