Is everyday stress stressing you out? We get it. Life can be stressful but identifying the symptoms and building a coping strategy can work wonders for both your physical and mental health. . .

Unmanaged stress can lead to a variety of health problems including headaches, insomnia, fatigue, decreased productivity, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. Being able to identify common stress symptoms is the first step in managing them. If you feel stress symptoms setting in, try the following stress busting strategies:

  1. exercise – walk, run or join a fitness class
  2. relax – breathe deeply, meditate or get a massage
  3. laugh – maintain a sense of humor
  4. be social – spend time with family & friends
  5. find a hobby – read, knit or volunteer

Developing a stress strategy is paramount to living a healthy, happy life. You’ve got this! Provisions Health can help.