Stress comes in many forms. Acute stress is the type of stress that happens and is then over quickly Chronic stress occurs on a more regular basis and can create damage to our body. Eustress is a type of stress that comes from an exciting vacation or engaging challenge

However it happens, it is important to have strategies for coping when feeling overwhelmed by stress and need to quickly relax your mind and body

🚶‍♀️Take a Walk. Exercise can be a great stress reliever in itself
😌Take a Breath. You can feel better right away by practicing breathing exercises
💭Take a Mental Break. Visualizations and guided imagery are a wonderful way to restore peace of mind

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