MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS
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MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS Association of Staff and Faculty Women December 6, 2011 Presented by Ohio State Employee Assistance Program Lisa M. Borelli LISW
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Association of Staff and Faculty Women December 6, 2011 Presented by Ohio State Employee Assistance Program Lisa M. Borelli LISW. MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS. What is important ? Make lists Talk with supportive people. What are your priorities ?. Do your best Use kindness - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS
Association of Staff and Faculty WomenDecember 6, 2011
Presented byOhio State Employee Assistance Program
Lisa M. Borelli LISW
What are your priorities ?
• What is important ?
• Make lists
• Talk with supportive people
Perfection
• Do your best
• Use kindness
• Allow for changes
• Be flexible
Plan Rest Periods
Alone time
20 minute rest
Daily planner
Emotional Health
• Mindfulness• Empathy• Curiosity• Ability to say “no”• Avoid overdoing• Supportive people
Nutrition
• Stress eating• Have a plan• Salt, sugar and fat• Food and mood• Stay hydrated• Limit alcohol use
Relaxation Exercises
• Breathing
• Mindfulness
• One a day
• Mini relaxation
Thoughts and Expectations
• Identify negative thinking
• Expectations differ
• Collaborate
• Flexibility
Exercise
• Walking and stretching
• Get fresh air
• Playful activities
• Exercise in your usual manner
Spending
• Plan ahead
• Make budgets
• Create gifts
• Agree not to overspend
• Set limits
• Be flexible
Review and Closing
Ohio State Employee Assistance Program
Lisa M. Borelli LISW614-292-1709
www.osuhealthplan.com/OhioStateEap
