stress smarts - ohnans
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Stress SmartsHealthy Coping Skills for
Unhealthy
Theresa McGuire, RN, MREM, COHN(c), CRSP
Who?
Bad stuff about stress
GOOD stuff we can do to cope
Resilience
What’s on today’s plate?
Body’s way of responding to any kind of demand
If excessive, may cause the bad stuff…
increased pulse/ blood pressure, shallow, fast breathing
Headaches/ muscle aches
Panic, fear, anger, sadness, irritability, apathy
Lack of concentration, fatigue, anxiety, depression
GI upset, insomnia or early awakening
Psychosocial effects on family, friends, coworkers
What? Where?
,
Resilience
Be the Bouncing Ball
12 easy everyday tips
for healthy coping
Good stuff
Yoga is great but there are other options….
Self worth
Give ourselves permission
I don’t have time for Yoga!!!!!
Conscious breathing
Deep belly breathes
Count slowly to 5, exhale
Repeat often !
Breathe
Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 2 min per cycle
Sitting in traffic
On the bus
On a bench
In a bed
Anywhere
PMR
Patch Adams
Movie night, in or out
Laughter is the best medicine
Crazy Busy!!!!
Laughter Clubs
Posters, internet
Respectful and Appropriate in the Workplace
Humour
Science of Colour Psychology to affect mood
Clothing, paint, home, accessories
blue green yellow purple grey red orange black
Colour therapy
Priorities- Become a Priority in your own life
Perspective- What’s the worst thing that could happen?
Present- Easier to be anywhere else sometimes!
Mindfulness vsCatastrophophising
PPP
shift work challenges
sleep hygiene
brain and tissue regeneration
Sleep
Effects of cortisol build up
Endorphins released
Walk around the block
1o minutes for mood
Stairway to sanity
Exercise
Vitamin N
Sunshine, Natural light, clouds, snowflakes
trees, flowers
birdwatching, wildlife
water, still or running
Focus all the senses
sounds, smells, textures
Biophilia
Music, country, jazz, pop, rock
Match the beat and vocals
to suit mood
Dance as if no one is watching
Music
Nutrition/ vitamins- carbs and protein
Vitamin B, C, D, Omega 3
Stay hydrated, dehydration
strains the brain
Water, fruit juices
Tea, coffee, chocolate, herbal teas
Good food and drink
Lavender- soothing
Mint-refreshing
Lemon –energizing
Showers and Baths
Candles and lotions at home
Aromatherapy
Lowers blood pressure
Act of nurturing
Bonus of exercise with dogs
Humour of their antics
Cats, dogs, fish, birds
Pet therapy
" Health isn't just the absence of illness or pain, it's also physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual fitness - in short it’s about the joy of being alive” Richard Louv (2010)
Here’s to you and a joyful life!
Questions???
Thank you!