Sara Richardson
Certified Health Coach
Take Shape for Life
Fight or Flight
Psychological StressFearAnxietyAnticipation
Stress eating = weight gainUlcersDiabetesSleep disordersHigh blood pressureHeart diseasePremature agingWeakened Immune FunctionMemory deficiencies
Work40% of workers report that their jobs are “very”
or “extremely” stressfulDaily life
Juggling family schedulesMeeting deadlines
Technology?Less down time
Everything!
Identify the source of stressLearn how to say “no”Avoid people that create stress and negative
emotionsTake control of your environmentTo-Do List – analyze your schedule
Read a bookGo for a walkWrite in a journal – or companion guideDo something outdoors – gardeningCraft project that keeps your hands busyCrank up the music & DANCE!Try on old clothes that are too bigBrush your teeth
Research shows that exercise can decrease your appetite and promote other healthy behaviors
Make it FUN!
DAILY Meditation practice can help tame the MONKEY MIND
Oprah & Deepak Chopra’s 21-day Meditation Challenge
AcupunctureAcupressureYoga practice
Boosts immune systemRelaxes the whole body for up to 45 min.
after a good, hearty laughTriggers the release of endorphins
Be silly with children – tickle party
Laughter YOGASeek out funny, happy people
Finding ways to manage your stress will have a positive influence on your health!