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Coronavirus continues to affect our lives in many ways. It may be that you are not connecting with loved ones or work colleagues as you used to. You may feel anxious about your responsibilities.
Symptoms of stress can take many forms. Stress may cause physical complaints, such as tension headaches, back pain, indigestion. It may appear as cognitive problems, such as poor concentration and indecisiveness. Emotional symptoms of stress include crying, irritability, and edginess.
In this episode and the next one, we will explore solutions to reduce the stress you may be feeling right now.
Information shared on this episode to reduce your levels of stress:
- stress is part of life
- “the koala bear syndrome”
- importance of self-awareness
- self reflective questions:
- do you find it hard to relax?
- do you express your difficult emotions towards others?
- how is your communication received by others?
- how do you react to criticism?
- journaling to stay self-aware
- the importance of laughter
- sleep hygiene practices
- how to do lists can support you to manage your stress
- the importance of social connections for our health and wellbeing
- how to stay connected with family and friends
- what to do when you are isolated
- schedule your contact with others
- consider connecting with others when going for a walk or exercising
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