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Stress


Stress

In small doses, stress helps you to stay focused, energetic, and alert. But when stress becomes overwhelming, it can damage your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

Everyone experiences stress differently but there are some common warning signs and symptoms. Stress can easily creep up on you so that being frazzled and overwhelmed starts to feel normal. You may not realize how much it’s affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll on your mind, body, and behavior.

You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress overload and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.

Understanding Stress

Understanding Stress Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and take steps to relieve its harmful effects.

Stress at Work

Stress at Work Excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and reduce your physical and emotional health. Learn tips for keeping job stress in check.

Job Loss & Unemployment

Job Loss and Unemployment Stress Find tips for staying positive during your job search and maintaining your spirits in tough times.

Caregiver Burnout

Preventing Caregiver Burnout Learn how to cope with the demands of family caregiving and experience more control over your situation.

Stress Management

Stress Management Manage stress by learning how to take charge of your thoughts, emotions, environment, and the way you deal with problems.

Quick Stress Relief

Quick Stress Relief Identify your own stress responses and learn how to quickly and effectively reduce stress in the middle of any challenging situation.

Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief By practicing techniques that activate your body’s relaxation response you can effectively combat stress and ease tension.

How to Stop Worrying

How to Stop Worrying You can break the habit of chronic worrying by training your brain to stay calm and overcome persistent doubts and fears.

Preventing Burnout

Preventing Burnout When you’re burned out problems often seem insurmountable, but these tips and coping strategies can help you recover.

Bring Your Life Into Balance

Overwhelming stress is a major factor when it comes to maintaining both emotional and physical health. When out of control, stress can also impact your home and work relationships. Helpguide’s free Bring Your Life Into Balance toolkit can teach you how to recognize and quickly reduce both internal and external sources of overwhelming stress.

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