We may not realize that we're doing too much until we feel panicked from having no time to do what needs to be done; we may not realize the extent of our anxiety at seeing extended family until we find ourselves dreading getting on that plane. Sleepless nights, headaches, and other symptoms of stress might clue us in before we realize on our own that our stress levels have gotten too high.
Why not get proactive, and manage the stress before it surprises us or feels overwhelming? Take a minute to check-in with yourself, looking inward to scan your feelings, and mentally scanning your body for tension and physical symptoms of stress. Examine what you're feeling, and pinpoint the areas that are causing the most stress. And manage stress with a multi-layered approach. The resources below can help.
- What Is Stress, and How Do I Manage It?
- How To Tell When It's Too Much Stress
- Stress and Immunity
- Common Symptoms of Too Much Stress
- 5 Minute Stress Relief
When have you known that your stress levels were too high and you needed to take some real steps toward stress management? What did you do, and what worked well? Share you story here, or in the comments, and enjoy other readers' stories as well.
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