Deciding to Manage Stress

National Health Education Standards

Standard 1:
Learners will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Standard 5:
Learners will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Collins, Casey

Miami University Libraries

2015

Ubbes, Valerie A. (editor and designer)

JPG

English

Text

DecidingToManageStressCaseyCollinsFall2015

Deciding to Manage Stress
by Casey Collins

I believe that I can decide to manage stress by participating in activities that improve my wellbeing.

I manage stress by painting because creating art provides a quiet break from stressful thoughts.

I manage stress by eating healthy foods because maintaining a balanced diet means that I will have consistent energy throughout the day.

I manage stress by spending time outside because being outdoors promotes relaxation.

I manage stress by talking with friends, which creates a sense of happiness and belonging.

I manage stress by playing games with others to give myself a healthy outlet to express my energy.

I manage stress by spending time with my pets because bonding with animals promotes companionship through caring for others.

I believe that I can decide to manage stress daily by participating in activities that improve my wellbeing.

Summary
I’ve decided to manage stress by engaging in activities that promote wellbeing.
How about YOU?
Have you decided too?