MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS

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