- What is stress?
- Common source of stress
- Symptoms of stress
- Healthy habits that can prevent stress
- Stress screening Test
What is stress?
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Stress is a normal part of life; however persistent stress can have serious consequences on your health.
Common source of stress
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Symptoms of stress
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Healthy habits that can prevent stress
Get enough sleep
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep
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Physical activity
- walking, running, dancing, cycling whatever you like, daily if possible.
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Thinking positive
- Be optimistic and look for solutions rather than dwelling on problem
- Sharing thoughts and concerns with your friends or family members
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Giving up bad habits
- Give up smoking & drinking alcohol
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Recognizing signs of stress
- Be aware of your own symptoms of stress and tackling it
Healthy diet
- Eat a healthy well balanced diet
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Stress screening Test
Find out how stressed you really are by taking this online stress screening test? Use the results to see if you need to manage your stress now!