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Learn to define stress, identify causes & symptoms, and manage stress effectively. Discover top causes, statistics, symptoms, and ways to combat stress. Embrace self-care practices, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
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Nourish to FlourishSelf-Care Workshop Jovanna Perez Lydon Vida Lifestyle Yoga
STRESS • How do you define STRESS? • What CAUSES stress? • What are the SYMPTOMS? • Are you AWARE of your stress, causes and symptoms? • What can you do to manage stress?
DEFINE STRESS • Stress is subjective. • There are many levels of stress. • Very broadly, stress can be defined as being in a state of mental, physical, emotional strain or tension.
Top Causes of Stress in the US • State of our Nation – current political climate, the future of our nation. • Media Overload – television, internet, social media • Job Pressure – tension at work, work overload • Money – financial obligations, loss of job, healthcare costs • Relationships – arguments, divorce or separation • Poor Nutrition – inadequate nourishment, caffeine, processed foods • Health - poor health, terminal or chronic illness Source: American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, 2017
Stress Statistics in the US • 77% Regularly experience physical symptoms of stress. • 73% Regularly experience psychological symptoms of stress. • 54% Reported stress caused them to fight with people close to them. • 48% Reported lying awake at night due to stress. • Job stress is reported to cost American companies $300 billion a year in stress related healthcare costs, absenteeism, and poor work. Source: American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, 2017
Symptoms of Stress • Moods and emotions: anxiety, worry, restlessness, irritability or anger, low motivation, lack of focus, sadness or depression. • Behavior: over-eating, under-eating, substance abuse, social withdrawal • Physical symptoms: difficulty calming the mind before bed, trouble sleeping, low energy, headache, muscle tension
Experiencing Stress • Not everyone reacts the same way to the same stressors. • A majority of our population experiences stress and overwhelm. • Left uncontrolled stress affects the health of your body and you immune system. • Burnout happens when you avoid being human for a long time. • Manage stress by identifying triggers.
Identifying Stress - Exercise 1 • Take a moment to think about the week you have had. • Write down some of the CAUSES of your stress you’ve experienced this week. • Is this a daily occurrence, weekly occurrence, monthly occurrence?
Identifying Stress - Exercise 2 • Take a moment to think about the week you have had. • Write down some of the SYMPTOMS of the stress you’ve experienced this week. • Is this a daily occurrence, weekly occurrence, monthly occurrence?
Nourish to Flourish Mindset • Self-awareness takes practice, take it one day at a time. • We cannot change the past but we can start where we are today. • Believe in yourself. You have the tools to improve your situation. • Knowing you are in control is a step towards empowerment. • Living a healthy lifestyle is about taking small steps, and realizing that small steps can make a real big difference.
Health Benefits of Breathing and Meditation • Helps to control anxiety • Promotes emotional health • Increases patience and tolerance • Enhances self-awareness • Balances energy • Stabilizes moods • Improves concentration • Improves sleep • Generates kindness Source: 12 Science Based Benefits of Meditation, Matthew Thorpe, MD, PHD, 7.5.17
Nourish to Flourish Intentions • Daily Practices: To make self-care a priority, creating daily practices that nourish my mind, body, spirit. • Nutrition: To support myself in making food choices that make me feel my best. • Exercise: In getting more active and healthier through exercise. • Relationships: Enrich my relationships, especially the one with myself, to new levels of clarity, healing and support. • Environment: To create a serene, orderly, beautiful and healthful home and work spaces. • Work: I offer my unique set of skills, talents, passion and service to create a work environment that is fulfilling. • Stress: To live a balanced life, giving quality time and attention to the most important things in life. • Self-Esteem: To trust my inner wisdom, to know that I am capable of making lifestyle changes that promote a healthy and happy life. • Life Purpose: To live my life with passion, joy and abundance as I live in alignment with my values, vision and purpose.
Be Kind to Yourself • Anytime you start something new, start by being kind to yourself. • Replace expectations with self-gratitude and appreciation for yourself. • Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk and self-acceptance. • Replace self-judgement and criticism with self-compassion and self-love. • Replace self-limiting beliefs with belief that you are capable, resourceful and wonderful. • Nourish your internal wellspring, and Flourish with Health and Happiness!
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