From the Field: Managing Stress
Photo credit: Kevin Hudson
Take a deep breath. It’s December 1.
The year is almost over, which feels impossible.
Your “To Do” list may cover several pages. Your calendar may be full.
But none of the events, gifts, baked goods, or special moments will matter if you are too stressed to enjoy them, or if you get sick.
So pause for a moment and enjoy this beautiful photo of the Mississippi Sounds from the shores of Graveline (pronounced gravel-EEN) Bayou taken by my colleague Kevin Hudson during the Coastal Cleanup in November.
Check out our list of techniques for managing stress.
Read this short piece about stress and relaxation.
And no matter how tempting it may be to hide in the closet devouring every treat on the cookie tray you planned to deliver to someone else, avoid emotional eating.
Make the last month of 2017 your best!
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