Make Yourself More Resilient – Key Strategies to Manage Stress
Recognize the signs of stress:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Headaches
- Cold hands
- Tight muscles
- Nervous stomach
- Clenched teeth
- Feeling on edge
- Fidgety
- Irritable
- Withdrawn
Address your signs of stress and do the following:
- Make self-care a daily habit – work in time to exervise, eat healthy foods, participate in relaxing activities and sleep.
- Stay socially connected – Make an effort to schedule time and activities with your friends and family. This will prevent feelings of isolation.
- Put on a new perspective - You can view sitting in traffic or around the house as an opportunity to enjoy music, podcasts, or pleasant views.
- Seek help if you need it - Talk to a health professional if stress is affecting your well-being.
For more information and key strategies to manage stress, please view the WELCOA Health Bulletin “Make Yourself More Resilient”.
To access the WELCOA Health Bulletin – “Make Yourself More Resilient” as well as other health and safety topics such as “Don’t Forget About the Other Vaccines, Having a Not-So-Great Gut Feeling, and Solid Strategies for Sounds Slumber”, visit https://hr.uconn.edu/worklife/ and click "WELCOA Health Bulletins" under QUICK LINKS.
August’s WELCOA Health Bulletin highlights facts surrounding managing stress, digestive disorders, importance of sleep, and vaccinations.
To access the August Well Balanced Monthly Newsletter, please visit https://hr.uconn.edu/well-balanced/
Be sure to check back each month for more helpful and informative bulletins.
For more information, contact: Michelle Monko/Human Resources at michelle.monko@uconn.edu