Tag: Stress Management

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Self-Compassion Practices: Be Kind to Yourself

by angelikakeene
June 4, 2026

Everywhere we turn, social media, influencers, and even health professionals are offering endless advice on how to practice self‑care. Most of it centers on outward habits like getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active. These routines ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Balance Not Perfection, Be Kind To Yourself, Growth Mindset, Healthy Mindset, Mental Health Matters, Resilience, Self Compassion, Stress Management, Wellbeing Journey
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Prevention Before Intervention: A 4-H Community Pride Project

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 3, 2026

Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by youth, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community Pride, Mental Health, Prevention, Service Learning, Stress Management, Teen Leadership

Paws, Breathe, Relax: Stress Management for You and Your Pet

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 11, 2026

By: Giselle Navarro, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Intern Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent IV   Stress is a part of everyday life—for ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avoid Stress, Community Health, Control Stress, Decrease Stress Level, Families And Consumers Managing Stress, Feel Less Stressed, Fostering Positive Interactions, Health, Human-animal Bond, Lower Stress, Pet Therapy, Recognizing Stress, Stress, Stress And Coping, Stress Management, Ways To Handle Stress, Work And Life
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Know Your Numbers to Improve Your Health

by Hillary MacMichael
January 10, 2025

Happy New Year, 2025, everyone! A new year is an opportunity to create new resolutions, goals, and focus on the things that matter most. Speaking of goals, maybe one of your goals this year is to be healthier.  One of the first steps that you ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health, Heart Health, Nutrition, Ocextension, Physical Activity, Stress Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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How Happiness Impacts Health

by Morgan Roth
March 14, 2023

Authored by Angelika Keene & Hailey Peirce We all have an innate sense of what happiness is. Happiness is a universal feeling that we all desire to have. But did you know that happiness has been shown to actually impact various aspects ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Healthy Habits, Journaling, Mental Health, Productivity, Stress Management, Walking, Wellness

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