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Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress and Tension

Stress and Tension are normal reactions to events around us. The way we deal with these pressures has a lot to do with our emotional, physical, and mental health.

Here are some suggestions to get you started on managing the stress of this busy time of year

• Recognize your symptoms of stress.
• Look at your lifestyle and see what can be changed-in your work situation, your family situation, or you schedule.
• Use relaxation techniques- yoga, meditation, deep breathing, massage.
• Exercise- Physical activity is a great stress reducer.
• Get enough rest and sleep.
• Talk about your stressors- friends, relatives, counselors can all be good listeners. Call the EAP office at X5760.
• Help someone- Volunteer work can be effective and satisfying.
• Take one thing at a time- donít try to do too much at once.
• Donít try to be perfect.
• Have some fun!! Laugh and be with people you enjoy.
  

The Employee Assistance Program
wishes you and your family
happy, healthy and safe holidays.

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