Blog Posts in Category: Stress
Learn About Five Simple Ways To Reduce Stress Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and/or stressed? Here are five easy ways to reduce stress: 1. Get More Sleep Sleep Deprivation can affect memory, judgement and mood. Research has proved that most Americans would be happier and healthier if they slept an extra 60 to 90 minutes per night. 2. Manage Time The efficient utilization of time improves efficacy, productivity, and personal satisfaction. learning to manage your time will improve... Read More
Find Out More About How To Appropriately Manage Stress Levels The stresses of work, school, family, and friends can take a toll on your mental well-being. The feeling that you don’t have enough time to get work done, and the guilt of not being able to spend time with your loved ones is enough to put a lot of pressure on someone. However, there are ways to become less stressed about certain situations. In order to know what is making you the most stressed you must first identify the stressor. Is... Read More
Could Your Stress Be Something Far Greater? Anxiety is defined by the American Psychological Association as an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes such as increased blood pressure. Stress on the other hand, has these same characteristics aside from the fact that it is in a reaction to a particular circumstance or situation. Stress is a much more temporary state. Anxiety can be categorized into different disorders such as generalized anxiety... Read More
Find Out the Different Signs and Symptoms of Stress and What you Can do to Manage It! Have you heard comments from your mentors, your family, or even your doctor emphasizing the importance of lowering your stress? Maybe you begin to notice feeling ill when you are the most stressed? This could be a result from not only overworking your mind—but also your physical body. While stress is certainly a mental or emotional strain from demanding tasks and responsibilities, there are actual physical... Read More
How Implementing Yoga into Your Daily Routine Can Help Relieve Stress The semester is almost over even though it felt like it just started! It is around this time in the semester when stress levels are high and it seems like you can never get a break. Now you can with by introducing some yoga into your routine! Luckily, UNH has many opportunities these last couple of weeks for you to try to do some relaxing yoga. Here are some upcoming yoga events on campus: -Frazzle Free Finals Outdoor Lawn... Read More
Stressed? UNH has the perfect solution to help you relax The New Year is a time to focus on your well-being. However, it is also a time that can be stressful and tiring. Make it your goal this new year to set some time aside for YOU. Reiki may be the solution to your everyday stressors. It is open to the entire UNH community. Reiki is based on the idea that we all have energy that allows us to be well. When that energy is off balance, we are more likely to become ill or unhappy. The stressors... Read More
How To Minimize Stress in College Student: “It’s only the beginning of the year, and I’m already so stressed out from school, work, my internship and my social life. I never sleep. I have a cold that just won’t go away. I get irritated with my roommates all the time, and just about anything annoys me. Ugh I give up.” Sound familiar? You are not alone. Data from the 2013 American College Health Association indicates that stress is the #1 concern for UNH students. Often times, it... Read More
Feeling Sore, or Stuck in a Rut? Need to Boost Your Physical and Mental Well-Being? Grab a Yoga Mat, Take a Deep Breath, and Say om. It’s the trend that is changing the way we look at diet and exercise. Not a day goes by that we don’t see or hear something in the media related to yoga, and for good reason too! There is an infinite amount of benefits that stem from yoga, from reducing stress to preventing sports injury. Not bad, considering it’s a skill you can do anywhere. That’s why here at... Read More
UNH Employees, Do You Feel Stressed? Do You Feel Like You Need to Find New Ways to Cope? The moment you feel yourself getting stressed, stop and think of ways to remove the negativity and initial discomfort. Even though nutrition and physical activity are two of the most important components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, your mental wellness is just as important. Sustaining a negative state of mind will put your health at risk. According to the American Psychological Association,... Read More
Are You Unsure of The Cause of Your Stress? Do You Have Issues Dealing With Your Work and/or Personal Life? If you feel you cannot handle what life throws at you, use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , a prepaid counseling service that can help you, your spouse and your dependents reduce stress and fix problems in your lives. The program has a network of unbiased counselors who can provide an unbiased point of view and help you brainstorm new, realistic options. These professionals have... Read More