Helpful Information and Resources

1. Rebalance Work and Home

If you’re spending too much time at the office, intentionally put more dates in your calendar to enjoy time for fun, either alone or with others.

2. Get Regular Exercise

Any kind of exercise can lower stress and improve your mood ― just pick activities that you enjoy and make it a regular habit.

3. Eat Well and Limit Alcohol and Stimulants

Well-nourished bodies cope better, so  avoid processed foods and drink more water.

4. Connect with Supportive People

Talking face to face with another person releases hormones that reduce stress.

5. Carve Out Hobby Time

Engage in activities that bring you pleasure and joy; research shows that reduces stress by almost half and lowers your heart rate, too.

6. Practice Meditation, Stress Reduction or Yoga

Relaxation techniques activate a state of restfulness that counterbalances your body’s fight-or-flight hormones.

​7. Sleep Enough

If you get less than seven to eight hours of sleep, your body won’t tolerate stress as well as it could. If stress keeps you up at night, address the cause and add extra meditation into your day to make up for the lost z’s.