Stress and Balance

Stress is a natural part of life.  We experience stress in varying degrees daily.  Getting a handle on stress helps to create balance.  Some signs of balance include:

• Mindfulness:  Living in the present moment rather than worrying about the past or the future
• Time management:  Making good use of your time so that you attend to the important priorities in your life
• Regulating emotions:  Recognizing and expressing your emotions in constructive ways
• Prioritizing sleep:  Setting an effective sleep routine so that you get enough sleep to rest your body and mind daily
• Coping:  Skill in finding constructive ways to manage challenging situations
• Relaxation:  Ability to bring the body and mind to a calm state of being