Managing Stress by Practicing Healthy Behaviors

National Health Education Standards

Standard 4:
Individuals will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Standard 7:
Individuals will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

Cartwright, Hayley

Miami University Libraries

2015

Ubbes, Valerie A. (editor and genre designer)

JPG

English

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ManagingStressbyPracticingHealthBehaviorsHayleyCartwrightFall2015

Managing Stress by Practicing Healthy Behaviors
by Hayley Cartwright

I believe that I can manage stress by practicing healthy behaviors like participating in physical activity and social interaction, this will help my mind and body feel healthier.

I manage stress by going for a run, because I know that running will lower my blood pressure.

I manage my stress by writing my schedule down in a planner, because I know that this will help me to stay organized and focused on my daily tasks.

I manage stress by getting 8 hours of sleep each night, because I know that this will help me concentrate in early classes.

I manage stress by spending time with my boyfriend, because I can talk about problems bothering me.

I manage stress by working out at the gym with a friend, because I know that my energy levels will increase.

I manage stress by playing with my dog, because playing helps to reduce stress producing hormones.

I believe that I can manage stress by practicing healthy behaviors.

Summary
I have made the decision to manage my stress by practicing healthy behaviors!
How about YOU?
Will you manage stress too?