It’s Time to Stress Less and Live More
Life is filled with unexpected ups and downs. Whether you're worried about a problem at work or dealing with a personal issue at home, stress can hinder your ability to move forward. It can affect your success at work, your relationships, and it can cause health problems too. The American Institute of Stress states* that stress causes adverse health effects in 43% of adults and 75-90% of visits to the doctor are related to stress.
While stress isn't always easily recognized, managing it is one of the most important things you can do to be healthier and happier. The ultimate reward for your efforts is a healthy, balanced life with time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun.
April is National Stress Awareness Month and the BMC Employee Assistance Program website highlights several stress-busting tips, tools and resources. Check out the Stress Resource Center at mylifevalues.com (username: BMC, password: EAP) and plan to attend a webinar to learn how to:
- Laugh your stress away,
- Cope with stress by making healthy decisions, and
- Achieve work-life balance.
You can always click on the Webinar Library button on the mylifevalues.com website to access a webinar that you've missed or want to view again.
How do you let go of stress? Do one thing at a time? Play with your dog or pet your cat? Read something funny? Take breaks? Check out 96 more ways to let go of stress here.
* America's #1 Health Problem, American Institute of Stress