• Dealing with stress is imperative as it is unavoidable in modern life.
• Our work, family and our finances create daily stress and other external factors (like politics and terrorism) contribute to our stress levels.
• A little bit of stress is good for you, and even make you ...

With stress, the mind and the body are intrinsically linked. You can view stress as something that is wreaking havoc on your body (and it can) or as something that is giving you the strength and energy to overcome adversity.

Regular exposure to stress in small quantities can prepare us to handle a big stressful event in our lives. Prepare yourself for stress by self-education about the stressful event, by doing some physically stressful activities like completing a marathon, or something you dread, like givi...

Socially stressful programs and activities like:

• Basic Military Training
• Boot Camp
• Wildlife Camping Trips

have skill-building, uncomfortable situations by design, that help kids and adults incorporate social and intellectual abilities.

Resilience is our ability to 'bounce back' from difficult experiences. There are several ways to practice it:

• Reframe a seemingly negative condition.
• Focus on core belief or faith.
• Find a role model who has come through adversity.
• Face your...

Consistent exercise helps in handling stress by:

• Providing our body with the physical conditioning it requires to recover from stress.
• Producing mood-boosting endorphins in the brain (especially weight training).
• Outdoor activities boost your mood furth...

Our mind may be the key tool in handling stress. And it needs rest to recover and handle the stressful situation in a better way.

• Meditation: Our mind is an emotional muscle, and meditation is the tool to make it rest and restore itself. Cont...

Sudden and acute stress can shutdown our appetite temporarily as a stress-response mechanism, but chronic stress (anxiety, worry) can increase our appetite.

Mindful eating, which involves eating slowly and relishing every bite, while being aware of the food that is going in us, is...

The support of family and friends is a vital element in handling stressful situations. 

• Seeking, and giving support is a powerful way to manage the stress in your life and boost your resilience. This includes listening to and emphasizing with a friend, mentoring, and v...

While some stress is essential for human function, chronic stress creates a cascade of physical changes throughout your body: 

• Heart problems: high risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. 
• A weak immune system, leaving you vulnerable in the face o...