Issued September 2022; updated March 2024

  • 1. Aromatherapy

    2. Bake Something

    3. Bike Ride

    4. Call a loved one

    5. Clean / Organize / Declutter

    6. Crossword puzzle

    7. Deep Breathing

    8. Exercise

    9. Eat Healthier meals

    10. Gardening

    11. Hugs

    12. Journaling

    13. Join an intramural team

    14. Listen to music

    15. Listen to a podcast

    16. Make plans with a friend

    17. Mindful Meditation

    18. Painting or drawing

    19. Play with an animal/pet

    20. Play with a child

    21. Praying

    22. Read a book

    23. Redecorate / Rearrange an area in your home

    24. Social Supports

    25. Sudoku

    26. Try a dance class

    27. Take a nap

    28. Walking

    29. Watch a funny show

    30. Yoga / Stretching

  • * Aches and pains, particularly muscle tension

    * Anxiety and panic attacks

    * Changes in sleeping habits, Insomnia, or difficulty staying asleep

    * Constant fatigue

    * Depression

    * Diarrhea and constipation / digestive issues

    * Difficulty concentrating

    * Difficulty relaxing

    * Eating more or less than usual

    * Feelings of nausea or dizziness

    * Headaches

    * Irritability or having a short temper

    * Loss of sex drive

    * Low self-esteem

    * Mood swings or unexpected changes in mood

    * New or heightened obsessive/compulsive behavior

    * Using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs to relax

  • * Diabetes

    * Depression

    * High blood pressure

    * Heart disease

    * Obesity

    * Stroke

  • It is recommended to speak with a doctor or licensed mental health professional if you notice:

    * Changes in your eating or sleeping habits, such as insomnia or loss of appetite

    * Headaches, nausea, or vomiting

    * Chest pains

    * Dizziness

    * Shortness of breath or hyperventilation

    * Racing heartbeat

    * Feelings of depression 

    * Anxiety

    * Suicidal thoughts

    * A decline in your performance at work 

    * Deterioration in your relationships with loved ones

Stress FAQs

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Other Resources

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