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Reduce stress
When stress lasts a long time, “high-alert” changes become harmful. Learn healthy ways to cope with stress and boost your resilience.
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional well-being refers to the emotional quality an individual experiences. Emotional well-being is influenced by a variety of demographic, economic, and situational factors. The implications of decreased emotional well-being are related to mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and anxiety. These in turn, contribute to physical health concerns such as digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, and general lack of energy.
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Brighten your outlook
Emotionally well people have fewer negative emotions and bounce back from difficulties faster. Learn to be resilient, hold onto positive emotions & appreciate the good times.
Take Small Steps
If you try to do everything at once, you will probably get nowhere. Set goals then draw that dotted line from point A to B to C. Take things one at a time!
Find Support (and Be Supportive)
If a friend, family member or someone you know is feeling down, ask yourself if there is something you can do to be nice or supportive. If you're struggling, find support.
Write Down Ways to Relax
Write a list of ideas for positive ways you can de-stress. Short-term fixes (pills, alcohol, substance abuse) aren't going to help in long-run. Unwind and stay calm!
Try Deep Breathing
Take in a slow breath. Start from your belly; expand through your ribs, chest & lungs. Breathe out just as slowly. Counting can help ("1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...") Repeat. Breath deep!
Put Screens to Sleep Before You Go to Bed
Reading, texting & posting on your phone keep your mind active when it should be winding down instead. Stop looking at screens before bedtime!
Sleep Well
Get 7–10 hrs of sleep a night. Wake up at same time every day, even on weekends and holidays. Feel your best with regular rest!
Have a Healthy Attitude Toward Food
Enjoy meals with friends, try new foods and try not to obsess over food. Healthy eating means having a healthy attitude toward food. Establish a healthy relationship with food!
Benefits of Regular Exercise
Even taking a short walk or climbing a flight of stairs can reduce stress & increase alertness. Boost mood, increase concentration, alleviate anxiety & depression - exercise!