Sara Richardson

Certified Health Coach

Take Shape for Life

Fight or Flight

Psychological StressFearAnxietyAnticipation

Stress eating = weight gainUlcersDiabetesSleep disordersHigh blood pressureHeart diseasePremature agingWeakened Immune FunctionMemory deficiencies

Work40% of workers report that their jobs are “very”

or “extremely” stressfulDaily life

Juggling family schedulesMeeting deadlines

Technology?Less down time

Everything!

Identify the source of stressLearn how to say “no”Avoid people that create stress and negative

emotionsTake control of your environmentTo-Do List – analyze your schedule

Read a bookGo for a walkWrite in a journal – or companion guideDo something outdoors – gardeningCraft project that keeps your hands busyCrank up the music & DANCE!Try on old clothes that are too bigBrush your teeth

Research shows that exercise can decrease your appetite and promote other healthy behaviors

Make it FUN!

DAILY Meditation practice can help tame the MONKEY MIND

Oprah & Deepak Chopra’s 21-day Meditation Challenge

AcupunctureAcupressureYoga practice

Boosts immune systemRelaxes the whole body for up to 45 min.

after a good, hearty laughTriggers the release of endorphins

Be silly with children – tickle party

Laughter YOGASeek out funny, happy people

Finding ways to manage your stress will have a positive influence on your health!