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Some Common Signs and symptoms of stress

• Regularly walking, eating, or working in a rushed way
• Regularly thinking, and worrying about the past or future
• Frequent tension in the body
• Feeling of the "weight of the world" on your shoulders
• Emotionally "on edge"
• Regular tiredness during the day
• Significant need for outside to feel good.

Strategies for stress relief

Note: THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF THE THESE TECHNIQUES VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON

1. Yoga
2. Meditation
3. Tai Chi
4. Vacation
5. Massage
6. Add something beautiful to yourlife on a daily basis
7. Do some enjoyable activities whenever possible
8. Walk, work, and eat at a relaxed pace
9. Take a short break after meals to relax
10. If possible, go outside at least once per day and notice the simple things such as the weather, scenery, etc.
11. During the day, whenever you remember, notice and tension in your body (jaw, neck, diaphram, shoulders, etc.). Breath deeply and gently stretch and relax any tense areas.
12. If you notice your mind racing or worrying about the past or future, take a minute to breath deeply and gently focus on something in the moment such as your breath, scenery, birds.
13. Take breaks during the workday to relax.
14. Wear comfortable and loose clothing when possible. Take off your shoes when you can.
15. Avoid holding in feelings day after day, but instead, find a safe place to feel, express and embrace them.

Please be gentle with yourself. Some people find themselves falling back into excessively stressful habits from time to time. That is perfectly normal. Simply notice that change in a non-judgemental way and move back to the stress reduction practices and tips that promote a healthy way of life.

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