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Managing stress effectively is crucial for maintaining mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. Below are eight tips to help you manage stress: 1. Exercise Regularly: ? Physical activity helps reduce stress hormones and releases endorphins, which can improve mood. ? Shoot for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week. 2. Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: ? Techniques like mindfulness and meditation can help you stay present and reduce anxiety while increasing self awareness. ? Spend a few minutes each day in quiet reflection, focusing on your breathing while observing your mind and body, without judgement or attachment. 3. Get Adequate Sleep: ? Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night. ? Establish a regular sleep routine and create a restful environment by keeping your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool. ? Track your sleeping hours so you know how much sleep a night you are getting. 4. Maintain a Healthy Diet: ? Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store.? ? Avoid excessive caffeine, sugar, and processed foods, which can contribute to stress and fatigue. 5. Stay Connected with your Tribe: ? Spend time with family and friends. ? Social interactions can provide emotional support and help you manage stress. ? Seek professional support for your mental health if needed. 6. Manage Your Time Effectively: ? We often assume that productivity is getting more things done each day. This is wrong. Productivity is getting important things done consistently. Give yourself time and space to work on what is most important to you each?day.? ? Prioritize your tasks and break them into manageable steps. ? Use tools like calendars, planners, and to-do lists to stay organized and reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. 7. Practice Relaxation Techniques: ? Breathing exercises or yoga can help calm your mind and body. ? Regularly engaging in these activities can reduce overall stress levels. 8. Limit Exposure to Stressors: ? Identify sources of stress in your life and find ways to minimize or eliminate them. ? This might involve setting boundaries, saying no to unnecessary commitments, or avoiding stressful environments when possible. Incorporating these tips into your daily routine can help you manage stress more effectively and improve your overall well-being. Let us know other ways you manage your stress below!

Five tips to help you achieve and maintain a work/life balance: 1. Practice self care: Incorporate activities that promote relaxation and well-being such as exercise, hobbies, yoga, mindfulness and meditation as well as getting a good nights sleep (7+ hours) and healthy eating. 2. Set clear boundaries: get clear on your work hours and stick to them. Do not check emails outside of work hours and make sure to communicate these boundaries to colleagues and family so everyone is on board with the boundaries you've set. 3. Prioritize what is important: productivity is getting the most important tasks done consistently. Choose 1-3 things a day that are high priority and focus on them. Delegate the rest and use to-do lists and productivity management apps to help you stay organized. 4. Unplug and take breaks: our nervous system needs breaks throughout the day (breaks will help you sleep better too). Schedule regular breaks throughout the workday (5-15 minutes) to recharge. Make sure to disconnect from work devices and activities during non-work hours. 5. Communication and extra support: when feeling overwhelmed, seek support from friends, family and professional networks. If you need extra support, know that therapy or counseling is a great resource available to you. Drop what works for you below. Let's expand this list!