VICTORIAN VILLAGE Life Style
Senior Fitness with Symbria STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS
2. Enjoy a stroll. As you walk, notice your breathing and the sights and sounds around you. As thoughts and worries enter your mind, note them, but then return to the present. 3. Practice mindful eating. Be aware of taste, textures, and flavors in each bite, and listen to your body when you are hungry and full. 4. Find mindfulness resources in your community. Seek out relaxation classes, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs, and books. 5. Lastly, remember that to move forward. You need to just put one foot in front of the other. Don’t focus on the finish line, just focus on the journey!
What is Stress? Stress is a mental, emotional, or physiological response by the body to a stressor in a variety of situations. While “Eustress” is considered positive stress, “Distress” refers to negative stress, which can lead to complications. Let’s focus on the impact of negative stress. • Anxiety leads the body and emotions to shut down, resulting in physical or emotional withdrawal • Getting physically ill, having digestive issues, or having panic attacks • Irritability and becoming impatient with people and things • Chronic fatigue because of the inability to sleep or sleeping all the time
• Muscular tension in the body or jaw Practice “Mindfulness” to help reduce stress.
Live & Learn Stress Less–Live More Thursday, April 16th 10:00 a.m. — Grand Activity Center
The concept of mindfulness is simple. This ancient practice is about being completely aware of what’s happening in the present-of all that’s going on inside and all that’s happening around you. It means not living your life on “autopilot’. Becoming a more mindful person requires commitment and practice. Here are some tips to help you get started. 1. Take some deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose to a count of 4, hold for a moment, and then exhale through the mouth to a count of 4. Repeat often.
Stress is unavoidable in life, but how we respond is a choice. This presentation looks at all aspects of stress, from the physical to the psychological, and presents simple strategies to manage the stressors of life. Join Stacy for this insightful and interactive session that will offer practical tips to de-stress with success.
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