It’s National Stress Awareness Month ๐ฏ How Will You Copeโ According 2๏ธโฃ my OLD FAITHFUL โฒ๏ธ site National Today…
Stress can be debilitating ๐ฌ & it can cause and/or aggravate health problems ๐ฉบ And since stress is a normal part of human existence ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ โ nobody is immune ๐ซ to it
Iโs important to arm ๐ช๐ฝ ourselves with knowledge ๐ง so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head ๐ฟ (Amazingly, we donโt always notice itโs happening to us ๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ)
Stress Awareness Month happens each April ๐ Itโs important to learn ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ some strategies for coping ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ with this particular silent scourge โข๏ธ Youโve come to the right place for that โ Letโs get startedโ๏ธ
Why Stress Awareness Month is Important
- It reminds us ๐ชข to pay attention to our health ๐ฌ – According to the official website, “Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort ๐ค to inform people about the dangers of stress ๐ successful coping strategies ๐ฅธ & harmful misconceptions ๐คฅ about stress that are prevalent in our society ๐คท๐ฝ”
- It’s going strong ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Stress Awareness Month has been an ongoing campaign of awareness ๐ข & education since 1๏ธโฃ9๏ธโฃ9๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ
- Because we’re all feeling it ๐ฅ A recent survey ๐ found that about two-thirds of U.S. workers ๐ช report engaging in behavior such as drinking ๐น or crying regularly ๐ญ in order to deal with stress ๐ค
4 Stressful Facts You Need To Know
- Stress can help โ sometimes ๐ค
โญ๏ธ According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “stress can motivate people to prepare or perform & might even be life-saving in some situations.” - It’s sickening โ literally ๐คข
โญ๏ธ People under stress โ especially those prone to chronic stress โ are more susceptible to a variety of ailments, from headaches & insomnia to high blood pressure & heart disease. - Stressed? Here’s why ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
โญ๏ธ A survey by the American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress were money, work, family, economic outlook & relationships. - America’s highest & lowest stress states ๐
โญ๏ธ A report on WalletHub found that the most stressed-out states in America are Louisiana, New Mexico & West Virginia. The least? Minnesota, North Dakota & Utah.
How To Observe Stress Awareness Month
- Practice meditation ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence ๐คซ the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet ๐ฏ
- Exercise ๐บ๐ฝ Another way to battle the debilitating effects ๐ ๐ฝโโ๏ธ of stress is to exercise ๐๐ฝ Whether you’re a jogger ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ bicyclist ๐ต๐ฝโโ๏ธ our just like to take long walks๐ถ๐ฝโโ๏ธbe sure to get some fresh air ๐จ & exercise ๐คธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ into your daily routine ๐
- Visit your doctor ๐ฉ๐ฝโโ๏ธ They’re really in the best position to get you started on the path to a stress-free lifestyle ๐ Make an appointment today โ๏ธ
Happy National Stress Awareness Day!
April is designated ๐ as National Stress Awareness Month ๐๐ฝ so April 16 is a special day set aside for Americans to be aware ๐ of just how stressed they are! ๐งจ
โฌ๏ธ Sneak Peek ๐ of my Social Media Holiday Video ๐ฅ about Stress Awareness Day โฌ๏ธ
According to chiff.com
Sit back & chill out ๐ฟ on Saturday, April 1๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ, 2022 for National Stress Awareness Day ๐ฐ
In 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ, National Stress Awareness Day falls on Saturday ๐ so we suggest ๐ก spending the whole weekend relaxing ๐ & destressing ๐๐ฝ from a stressful 2020 & 2021! ๐ท
De-stress — How to celebrate Stress Awareness Day
Whether it’s struggling to finish your taxes ๐งพ dealing with high-stress at home or on the job ๐คฌ or just juggling ๐คน๐ฝโโ๏ธ multiple tasks every day — taking a breath once in a while is the best thing you can do for your overall health ๐ซ say experts ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
How does stress play a harmful part in our daily lives? ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ It’s often felt in a tightening of the muscles ๐ฆต๐ฝ increased blood pressure ๐ฉธ headaches ๐ dizziness ๐ฅด & dry mouth ๐
In fact, studies show ๐ that severe stress has a direct correlation with heart disease ๐ง depression ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ & a general lowering of the immune system ๐ which, in turn, opens the body up to many other diseases ๐ค
The cure? ๐ For some, it only takes a timely reminder โฐ to breathe — have a laugh ๐คช & relax ๐ For others it requires a serious ๐ง daily affirmation that stress won’t get the better of them ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Sure, stress will always be a part of our lives ๐ฅ so it’s even more important to keep in mind the various ways to cope ๐ป And what better way to start de-stressing ๐ than on National Stress Awareness Dayโ
- Treat yourself ๐ While junk food ๐ง isn’t often recommended as the antidote for anxiety, there are a handful ๐คฒ๐ฝ of immune-boosting desserts ๐ง made with fresh blueberries ๐ซ strawberries ๐ honey ๐ฏ & whole grains ๐ that make for a wonderful daily indulgence ๐คค Even chocolate ๐ซ has its health benefits ๐ when consumed in moderation โ๏ธ
- Exercise โน๐ฝโโ๏ธ Be amazed at how physical movement ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ can change your mental perspective ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Take a walk ๐ถ๐ฝโโ๏ธ or a good jog in place ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ or around a nature park โบ๏ธ to get those “feel good” chemicals โ๏ธ (called endorphins) pumping in your brain ๐ง that lend a feeling of relaxation ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ & well-being ๐๐ฝ
- Meditate ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ Simply taking time to breath ๐ & to collect your thoughts ๐ก before a hectic day can often lead to increased energy ๐ฅ & stamina ๐ช๐ฝ
- Get enough rest ๐ฅฑ For a good night’s rest, consciously shut the door ๐ช on what has been bothering you during the day ๐ค Sure, it may still be waiting there in the morning ๐ but meanwhile… sweet dreams ๐ด Remember that the body is detoxified & cells ๐งฌ are regenerated during deep sleep ๐ leaving us feeling rejuvenated ๐ & ready to take on the world again ๐
- Pet your dog ๐ถ Or it may be a cat ๐ฑ a parakeet ๐ฆ or any other pet ๐ท Science shows that the unconditional love ๐ that pets freely give helps ๐ us to de-stress & has powerful effects on lowering our blood pressure ๐ฉบ
- Bend, don’t break ๐ณ Trees that survive to a ripe old age ๐ชต are the ones that learned to roll ๐ with any passing storm โ๏ธ
- Laugh ๐คฃ It’s true what they say about laughter being the best medicine ๐ So collapse on the couch and take time out to watch your favorite TV sitcom ๐บ or stream a classic Hollywood comedy ๐ฅธ to end the day ๐
As the old, wise man ๐ด๐ฝ once said… “Sometimes a quick hit ๐ค๐ฝ of nothingness ๐ delivers a balance โ๏ธ to the everythingness ๐ช”
Chill โฏ๏ธ And enjoy the day dedicated solely to de-stressing! ๐ฅณ
Color Your World to Relieve Stress
By Staff Writer – November 16, 2018 – Moffitt Cancer Center
The world is full of color ๐ & like everyone else, you have your own likes ๐๐ฝ & dislikes ๐๐ฝ You may have noticed ๐ต๐ฝโโ๏ธ that certain colors can alter your mood ๐ก What you may not realize, though, is that color ๐ can affect your subconsciously as well ๐คฏ
In many cultures, color ๐ฅป is used to promote health & wellness ๐ค For instance, some practitioners of feng shui โฏ๏ธ & acupuncture ๐ incorporate the use of color in the form of gemstones ๐ candles๐ฅ fabrics ๐งต & prisms ๐ท This practice, which is known as chromotherapy ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ, is a form of alternative medicine ๐ฎ that uses color & light ๐ฆ to restore imbalances โ๏ธ in an individualโs physical ๐ช๐ฝ mental ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ emotional ๐ฅบ or spiritual energy ๐
How Different Colors Can Impact Your Well-Being
Different colors ๐ฅ can produce different physical, emotional & psychological effects ๐ While some colors are calming ๐บ others are stimulating โ๏ธ Surrounding yourself with appropriate colors ๐ฆ can help you harness ๐ their unique benefits, such as stress reduction ๐ Consider the potential effects of some common colors ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ
- Red โค๏ธ An exciting and stimulating color, red is often associated with passion and can be used to lift your spirits when you experience an emotional slump.
- Pink ๐ A soft and tranquil color, pink can inspire a calming sense of peace and balance.
- Orange ๐งก Similar to red, orange is an intense and stimulating color that can make you feel invigorated.
- Yellow ๐ Softer than red and orange, but still sunny and cheerful, yellow can both improve your mood and counteract stress.
- Green ๐ Quiet and restful, green is a soothing color that can invite harmony and diffuse anxiety.
- Blue ๐ A highly peaceful color, blue can be especially helpful for stress management because it can encourage a powerful sense of calm.
- Purple ๐ In many cultures, shades of violet represent strength, wisdom and peace. Purple can invoke a tranquil feeling that helps reduce stress.
- White ๐ค Symbolic of purity and freshness, bright white can inspire mental clarity (on the other hand, dull white can cloud your emotions).
- Black ๐ค An elegant color that can represent power or submission depending on the circumstances, black should be used carefully because it can encourage either extreme.
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