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April is nationally recognized as National Stress Awareness Month in a effort to bring attention to the negative impact of stress on our life. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Yes, stress is a lifestyle choice, rather how you deal with your life challenges. Knowing how to manage or cope with stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as prevent you from developing chronic diseases and other health-related issues.

The National Institute of Health states "It’s critical to recognize what stress and anxiety look like, take steps to build resilience, and know where to go for help. The Mental Health American (MHA) provides some tips on how to reduce your stress by utilizing a Stress Screener. Also, take some time to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and familiarize yourself with strategies for stress management."

Looking for more resources? Read the rest of this article: National Stress Month 

So, what's your plan to reduce stress in your life? I've got your back on this. I have put together for you a stress management calendar and challenge to help guide you through reducing stress by making healthier lifestyle choices. According to Healthline "Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances. At one point or another, most people deal with feelings of stress. In fact, one study found that 33% of adults reported experiencing high levels of perceived stress." 

Note stress is a PERCEPTION, which is a choice. Since feeling stressed is a choice, then you can choose to not be stressed, right? To make this choice easier it's important to be at your best mentally, emotionally and physically by starting with practicing living a healthier lifestyle. Let's face it when you are tired, malnourished, anxious, and depressed making any kind of choice is hard. 

Jump start healthy lifestyle habits one simple change at a time: 

• Fuel you body - more fruits & veggies
• Get active - move your body 
• Sleep better - improved quality 
• Drink water - hydrate 
• Manage stress 

Join us for a Stress Reduction Challenge, get a readable version of this calendar and inspiration. We'll be here supporting you over on Wacky for Wellness Group on Facebook plus you can pick up your health and wellness tips, get recipes, and ask questions to health coaches each month all in one place. 

It's never too late to make plan to reduce stress by making a few simple changes in your lifestyle each day that will make a big impact over time. 

Your partner in health, 

Cindy Cohen RN, BS BA 

Certified Health Coach 

Wellness Consultant 

C2 Your Health LLC 

#nutz4nutrition #wellnesswednesday #C2YourHealth #CindyCohenRN 

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Cindy Cohen RN, BS BA Certified Health Coach, owner of C2 Your Health LLC. Visit our Facebook Groups: Wacky for Wellness (healthy living tips), SHRED10 Indiana Challenge (healthy weight loss, weight management, detox, rejuvenation)