• high blood pressure
• increased susceptibility to substance abuse and illness
• less resistance to disease
• depression

Tips to reduce stress:

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.  A nutritious, well-balanced diet and exercise can keep your body fit and able to resist disease and exercise is an excellent way to elevate your mood
• Talk about your stressful situations with someone you trust.  Sometimes, just talking about your problems and concerns can help you put them into perspective and give you insights into ways to deal with them
• Stay organized to help manage your time more efficiently
• Remember, no one can do it all alone, so ask for help
• Use relaxation techniques to calm your mind and body
• Get professional help if you need it

Navigating life's challenges can be a difficult task.  Today many people juggle multiple roles at work and home which can add-up to a stressful environment including the pressure from finances, relationships, parenting and more.  Sometimes severe trauma and personal or family loss compounds stress and threatens our ability to maintain mental and physical  health.  If you need to speak with someone to develop the tools to deal effectively with stress, please call.