Stress Support: Why You Can't Outrun Stress & How to Manage It

Maggie Wilhelm, LPCC- WISe Mental Health Coach in Residence and Meagan Connley - WISe Member present Stress Support: Why You Can't Outrun Stress & How to Manage It.

Being under constant stress seems normalized in our society, but that doesn't mean our bodies are equipped to handle it. In this session, we will share information about what stress is, how it impacts your body short term and long term, and practical tips for stress management. Your body does not make mistakes. It responds the only way it knows how. It responds to the environment it's in. It is trying to tell you something.

Key Takeaways:

• Remember the "STOP” Acronym when responding to stress: Stop what you are doing, Take a step back, Observe what you are feeling and name it, Proceed mindfully.

• Reducing Stress and Managing Stress Cycle: 1. Change the situation to avoid the stressor. 2. Change the way we view the situation. By altering the way we interpret the world around us, we can gain control over stress.

• How will you know if you’re burned out? Signs include: Gut Troubles, Hormone Imbalances, Sleep disturbances, Chronic anxiety and depression, Fatigue, Weak immune cycle, brain fog (lack of focus), salt and sugar cravings

• "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax”. - Mark Black

Let us know- what are your signals of stress and how will you manage them moving forward? Enter your comments below!