Stress and Womens Health: Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide

Updated November 17, 2007

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According to research and a poll on this site, too many of us don’t get adequate sleep, and operate in a sleep deficit. This leaves us less productive and more prone to stress, among other things. Women, because of their busy schedules and multiple roles, often find themselves getting less sleep than they need, or are unable to get a good night’s sleep due to stress. If you find yourself getting too little sleep, the following resources can help you get the quality sleep you need to function well.

Stress and Sleep: Learn about the physical and emotional damage that can result from getting too little sleep, and how it all affects your stress levels.

The Benefits of the Power Nap: Read about how to use power napping as a stress management tool and increase your productivity and improve your health in the process.

Sleep Aids: If you’re having trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or achieving quality sleep every night, these are some all-natural ways you can get better sleep from now on.

Are You Overscheduled? As mentioned on a previous page, being too busy is one of the main reasons stressed people get too little sleep or suffer from poor quality sleep. Here’s a refresher on cutting back your schedule.

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• Stress and Womens Health: Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy
• Find Balance and Learn To Say No
• Stress and Health: Taking Care of Your Body
• Get Enough Sleep
• Stay In Touch With Your Feelings
• Change Your Self Talk
• Find Time For Yourself
• Safeguard Your Sex Life
• Avoid Unhealthy Coping Habits

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