Stress and Exercise

(Cohut, 2018) (Wingenfeld, 2018)

Chronic stress can create chaos in the mind and body

Exercise releases feel-good hormones that combats negative

effects of stress

Exercising is free! Lots of resources on YouTube, or get

outside!

You are in control; you can exercise in whichever way suits

you, even in the privacy of your own home!

Be aware of safety concerns. Pregnancy, injuries, environment,

over-exertion, etc.

Meditation

(Johns Hopkins Medicine, n.d.)

Different styles of meditation; research the best type for you

Helps to calm the body, the mind, and enhance the spirit; helps

increase cognitive power through stronger neural connections

You can meditate anywhere you choose, as long as it is a trusted,

safe environment

Not suitable for those with low blood pressure or some psychiatric

disorders

Meditation is free! Lots of guided meditations offered on YouTube

Practice daily, even if it is only for 5 minutes

Yoga

(McGee, n.d.)

86% of Americans in 2012 practiced yoga to reduce stress

Yoga can help physically, mentally, and spiritually

Yoga is free and can be practiced almost anywhere

Many different forms to choose from; research to find style that

suits you

Know your limits; don’t push yourself to point of injury

Check out Yoga with Adriene’s free yoga channel on YouTube!