Stress Free Holiday Meal
Planning the perfect holiday dinner can be stressful if you are not sure how much to buy. Before you go to the store take a few minutes to make your shopping list considering the following: holiday menu, number… Read More
Tag: Stress Management
The holidays will be different this year – here’s how to cope
The holidays often bring a sense of joy, but not without stress for most families. The hustle and bustle, gift buying and meal preparation can be overwhelming. But this year, with challenges including COVID-19, stress may reach an… Read More
Clean Before Disaster Strikes
Most of us know there is a great deal of cleanup after a disaster hits. But how often do you think about what to clean before disaster strikes? Here are some helpful cleaning measures you can do before… Read More
Laugh today! Reduce your stress!
Feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Are deadlines looming? Has quarantine got you down? If you need a boost of energy, stress relief, or an infusion of inspiration, try laughter! Laughter changes us! Our facial muscles are stretched, our pulse and… Read More
Navigating Stress During Covid
The other day I realized I was exhausted just from keeping up with the day to day tasks of life. Adding anything extra just seems overwhelming right now! It lead me to wonder why everyday life seems so… Read More
Your Body’s Response to Stress
Whether you consider a stress to positive or negative, your body reacts by releasing stress hormones and in turn, your body responds. Depending on the severity or type of stress you might be experiencing, your body is likely… Read More
5 Techniques to Reduce Stress
It is only natural to experience stress; however, chronic stress is damaging to our mind and body. You may be able to reduce your exposure to certain stressors; However, it is not possible to eliminate stress in its… Read More
Helping youth cope with COVID-19 stress
We are coping with difficult times You and your family may be experiencing anxiety, fear and stress about COVID-19. We are living with a lot of uncertainty. Stress is very normal during these challenging times, but coping with… Read More
COVID-“19 Ways to Control Anxiety and Stress”
Stress comes in many forms. People are experiencing different levels of stress and anxiety. Many are having success with established coping mechanisms already in place. Some have set great routines for activities of daily living and others have… Read More
Managing Stress Over Finances
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In times of crisis, there can be so many additional challenges to our daily lives. Right now, as we all deal with the reality of the COVID-19… Read More