Stress results from physical, mental or emotional conditions that cause body or mental tension. It can be caused from an illness, the environment, a social event or be psychological .
Body reactions to stress
- Hyperventilation (rapid, shallow breathing)
- Sweating
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Light headed
- Tired and fatigued
- Backaches
- Neck pains
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Not sleeping
- Heartburn and ulcers
Emotional Reactions to Stress
- Irritability
- Fear
- Panic
- Anxiety
- Withdrawn
- Lack of concentration
- Forgetfulness
- Biting fingernails
- Grinding teeth
Mental Reactions to Stress:
- Poor decision-making
- Reactive
- Not thinking clearly
- Reacting from past events
- Fear of the future
Tips for managing Stress over the holidays (other times too!)
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Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication, Empathy, Values Coach since 2004, Art of Placement since 2000, Labyrinths of Victoria since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Grassroots Calendar Founder, Vice-Chair of World Children’s Summit on Peace & Nature in 2015
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