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We all know that the holiday season can be stressful. Stress can be
felt as a physical or emotional reaction to demanding situations A certain amount of daily stress is normal and even
necessary. However, ongoing, or excessive stress, either
positive or negative, can result in fatigue, burnout, and even
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{font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2}*Symptoms of Stress*{size}{font}

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Learning to recognize the symptoms of stress is the first step in
effectively managing it. Some signals that will alert you to excessive
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Difficulty sleeping
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Irritability or moodiness
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Decreased satisfaction with tasks
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Persistent feeling of urgency
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Clammy and sweaty hands
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Cold hands and feet
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Tension headaches, backaches, stomachaches or other physical discomforts
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Managing Stress {size}{font}

{font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2}A number of
techniques are available that can assist you in reducing stress. Review
the following methods and use those that work best for you: {size}{font}

• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Take care of yourself.
  Eating healthy foods and getting plenty of rest will help you maintain
  your body’s resistance to the physical symptoms of stress. {size}{font}
• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Manage your time.
  Take charge of your day by scheduling your time and focusing on your
  goals. Create a list of tasks to accomplish. Be sure to cross items off
  your list as they are completed. {size}{font}
• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Identify the messages you give yourself. Focus on what you can do rather than your limitations. Be positive.
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Try deep muscle relaxation.
  Start by tensing your shoulders for about 10 seconds. Slowly release
  the tension and you will begin to feel your muscles relax. Try this
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• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2} Make time for fun.
  Take a break from your normal routine during the day to ease tension.
  Physical exercise or just a change of scenery, such as an evening at
  the movies, can help you relax.{size}{font}
• {font:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif}{size:2}LUCKIEST
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