“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” Chinese Proverb
In today’s economy, we are all feeling the stress of daily living. Below find the results of stress, as well as some simple ideas to help manage it.
Long term consequences of stress: 
- Heart disease
- Sleep problems
- Digestive problems
- Depression
- Obesity
- Memory impairment
How stress makes us feel:
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
- Back aches
- Sleep problems
- Burn out
- Forgetfulness
- Irritable
- Depressed
Common reactions to stress:
- Sleeping too much
- Social withdrawal
- Increased smoking
- Increased alcohol consumption
- Forgetfulness
- Overeating
- Undereating
- Relationship conflicts
Steps to manage stress:
- Deep breathing
- Physical activity
- Relaxation techniques
- Yoga
- Prayer or meditation
- Nurture healthy relationships
- Counseling
Resources
http://mentalhealth.about.com/od/stress/Stress_Management.htm