Stress and Working Well Stress & Working Well “You can do anything but not everything.” – Kathy Freston What is Stress? Managing from Inside Managing from Outside Resources What is Stress? Getting a job and working toward important life goals is exciting and rewarding It can also be frustrating and stressful Stress is a normal part of life Managing stress is one of the keys to making change a positive experience Having tools to use when we are stressed helps us keep moving forward Types of Stress Chronic Stress Stress, Pain, and Disability Stress and Depression Depressed Mood vs. Depression Stress and Work Return to Tabs Managing from Inside Managing stress is not hard, but it takes practice People who manage stress well have become “strong” at doing it Just as it takes work to become physically strong, it takes work to develop stress management strength Stress-Management Thoughts the Lead to Stress Managing Stressful Thoughts Reframing Reframing Activity Return to Tabs Managing from Outside Positive reframing is a strategy that helps us manage stress from the inside Unfortunately, even when we are prepared for stressors, most of us will feel their effects It is essential to find a way to keep cool when life turns up the heat Tools such as relaxation techniques help us deal with stress Time for You Deep Breathing Music for Relaxation Better Sleep Physical Activity Making Time for Relaxing Return to Tabs Resources Session Worksheets My Pathway Planner My Pathway Planner.pdf My Pathway Planner.rtf My Pathway Planner Spanish.rtf Reframe Yourself Activity Activity Reframe Yourself.pdf Activity Reframe Yourself.docx Activity Reframe Yourself Spanish.docx Suggested Music for Relaxation Suggested Music for Relaxation.pdf Suggested Music for Relaxation.docx Suggested Music for Relaxation Spanish.docx This chapter’s ideas are based on books by Brian Luke Seaward, PhD. His books have other useful stress management resources. Dr. Seaward also has a stress management website with more useful information and resources at brianlukeseaward.net. Post navigation Previous Previous post: The Great Balancing ActNext Next post: The Power of Advocacy
