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How do you feel about your current diet? What changes do you need to make to be healthier now and in retirement?
Stress and Retirement
Stress has become an everyday part of life. A globally connected world filled with amazing technology has some wonderful advantages, but
it also can add a great deal of stress. It’s more common to work from home, and be reached by email or cell phone, so there isn’t any place to get a break. Stress can be very harmful to your mind, body, and spirit. Continual stress can lead to ulcers, hypertension, and heart attack or stroke.
Coping Strategies
It’s important to understand stress, so you’re better prepared to handle it. Here are some good coping strategies for successfully dealing with stress:
• Recognize stress—admit that you’re experiencing it.
• Identify the cause of stress—it can come from some surprising
sources.
• Enjoy stress-relieving activities. Realize you can’t control every situation.
• Exercise is a great stress reliever and easily available—just go for a brisk walk.
• Rest and getting enough sleep is important for reducing stress.
• Use relaxation techniques for mind and body like yoga, music, reading or meditation.
• Avoid self-medication
through alcohol and substance abuse.
• Laughter is another great stress reliever— especially when you laugh at yourself.
“Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.”
~ Mark Twain
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