STRESS LESS

Feeling overwhelmed? While you can't always remove certain stressors from your life, you can try to manage them better. Try these tips to alleviate stress:

• Develop a regular sleep schedule, and get enough sleep! It's important to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends. This allows your body to adjust to a schedule that will allow for a more restful night's sleep. Most experts recommend eight hours per night, but you may need more or less.
• Exercise on a regular basis. This doesn't necessarily mean going to the gym; you can park farther away from a store's entrance, take the stairs at work, take the dog for a walk or play soccer with your kids. Try to get at least 30 minutes of activity daily.
• Set priorities. Try not to stress about minor things you can't control, and manage your time wisely. Make a list of your daily tasks and complete them in order of importance.

And remember, we have a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that you are welcome to take advantage of at any time.