Unique Holidays: April 2022: Stress Awareness Month

Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: April 2022. Did you know April is Stress Awareness Month? I don’t know about you but with moving and trying to find a place to live STRESS is wreaking havoc on my health. Something has to change and soon or I may in up in the Emergency Room with High Blood Pressure. Please PRAY this doesn’t happen because we do not have insurance. Not only that David needs to have his knee checked out and I am afraid he is going to either need Surgery or be in a cast and again this isn’t something we can afford. But David has to get his knee checked as soon as possible.

Stress Awareness Month

Stress can be debilitating, and Stress can cause and/or aggravate health problems. Stress is a normal part of human existence. Nobody is immune to Stress. It’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head. Amazingly, we don’t always notice Stress happening to us. Stress Awareness Month happens each April. It’s important to learn some strategies for coping with Stress this particular silent scourge.

LET”S OBSERVE STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

1. One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet.
2. Another way to battle the debilitating effects of stress is to exercise. Whether you’re a jogger, bicyclist or you just like to take long walks, be sure to get fresh air and exercise into your daily routine.
3. Doctors are really in the best position to get your started on the path to a stress-free lifestyle.

4 STRESSFUL FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “stress can motivate people to prepare or perform and might even be life-saving in some experiences”.
2. People under stress especially those prone to chronic stress are more susceptible to ailments, including headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and heart disease.
3. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress are money, work, family, economic outlook and relationships.
4. A report on WalletHub found that the most stressed-out states in America are Louisiana, New Mexico and West Virginia. The least? Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah.

WHY STRESS AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

1. Stress reminds us to pay attention to our health. According to the official website, “Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress. Sharing successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society.”
2. Stress Awareness Month has been an ongoing campaign of awareness and education since 1992.
3. A recent survey found that about two-thirds of U.S. workers report engaging in behavior including drinking or crying in order to deal with stress.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates

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Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head. (Amazingly, we don’t always notice it’s happening to us.) Stress Awareness Month happens each April. It’s important to learn some strategies for coping with this particular silent scourge. You’ve come to the right place for that. Let’s get started!

LET”S OBSERVE STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

1. One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet.
2. Another way to battle the debilitating effects of stress is to exercise. Whether you’re a jogger, bicyclist or you just like to take long walks, be sure to get fresh air and exercise into your daily routine.
3. Doctors are really in the best position to get your started on the path to a stress-free lifestyle.

4 STRESSFUL FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “stress can motivate people to prepare or perform and might even be life-saving in some experiences”.
2. People under stress especially those prone to chronic stress are more susceptible to ailments, including headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and heart disease.
3. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress are money, work, family, economic outlook and relationships.
4. A report on WalletHub found that the most stressed-out states in America are Louisiana, New Mexico and West Virginia. The least? Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah.

WHY STRESS AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

1. Stress reminds us to pay attention to our health. According to the official website, “Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress. Sharing successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society.”
2. Stress Awareness Month has been an ongoing campaign of awareness and education since 1992.
3. A recent survey found that about two-thirds of U.S. workers report engaging in behavior including drinking or crying in order to deal with stress.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates