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8. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (4) REGULAR EXERCISE Regular exercise is key to maintaining long-term stress management. Exercise releases pent-up strain from daily stressors and provides rejuvenation of physical and emotional energy. Mental abilities and physical prowess are sharpened, and mood and … Continue reading →

8. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (3) HEALTHY LIFESTYLES      A. Regular exercise B. Good nutrition & weight management C. Proper rest D. Social support E. Spiritual development Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and proper rest go a long way in maintaining … Continue reading →

8. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (2) CONTROL THE EVENT When we do have control of events, we can take immediate action or gain new skills to address a specific cause of stress. This may involve attending specific Navy, [programs offered by professionals] … Continue reading →

8.  CONTROL YOUR RESPONSE   (1) When we don’t have control of stressful events, we still can control how we respond. This includes our mental, emotional, and physical  responses. Using stress skills such as positive visualization, we can imagine new … Continue reading →

7. STRESS STRATEGIES (2) STRESS EVENTS As stated before, stress can be caused by either internal thoughts  or feelings, or external circumstances or demands. The cause can be imagined or real. Whatever the form it takes, stress is real and … Continue reading →

7. stress strategies (1) STRESSFUL STRESS STRATEGIES We can learn many skills that increase stress tolerance.  Stress tolerance is the practiced ability to control our response to stress. Here are stress strategies based on the sources of stress and thee … Continue reading →

6.  LIFESTYLE CHANGES (2) If we do not choose to take control of our stress response, then the continual wear and tear of our daily stress and strain degrades our physical and psychological fitness. Over time, physical problems result from detrimental … Continue reading →

6. LIFESTYLE CHANGES Each day brings its share of decisions, big and small, that involve thinking through our thoughts feelings, .  We respond best when we are flexible in our thinking and tolerant of our own feelings –  without necessarily … Continue reading →

We respond to external and subjective events with combinations of thoughts, feelings and behavior. Distressful events evoke reactions that are complex, but these reactions can be controlled. We control our stress response by making choices about how we think, feel, … Continue reading →

5. LONG TERM EFFECTS (1) LONG-TERM STRESS MANAGEMENT A. PHYSICAL : (a) Headaches, (b) Coronary heart disease, (c) Hypertension, (d) Weakened immune system, (e) Digestive-tract problems B. MENTAL : (a) Reduced self-esteem, (b) Decision-making / judgement impairment, (c) Disorganization C. … Continue reading →