Stress Management
This site is an original capstone project for HW499, Bachelors Capstone in Health and Wellness, Kaplan University.
Stress is on the rise globally. Researchers have assessed that the level of stress in the US has increased 10-30% over the last thirty years. (Neal, 2012) There are as many reasons for this as there are people on the planet because how people react to various situations is personalized. For you, it could be economic uncertainty, globalization, and social media. For me, it could be excessive marketing, overconsumption, climate change, soil erosion, air pollution, or unsustainable development. One thing is sure--too much stress contributes to many of the leading causes of death to include high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. (WHO, 2014)
Looking at stress from a health perspective, each of us must learn to manage stress in a way that does not negatively impact our health and well-being. Some forms of stress release include art therapy, humor, journaling, exercise, hobbies, prayer, or meditation. I encourage you to find the one that works best for you and incorporate it into your daily life. Below is a link to my resource guide for HW410, Stress Management. I have modified it somewhat; however, it is a great source of information. Enjoy!
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