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Stress and Balance
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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