Managing Stress
To reach peak performance, you need to be well prepared - physically, emotionally, and mentally. Moderate levels of stress help you stay focused and productive, but high levels of stress carried for long periods of time can impair your concentration, decision-making, effectiveness, and even make you physically ill.
Tips for managing stress:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Stay physically active
- Have a consistent sleep schedule
- Plan short breaks that include getting outside for some fresh air
- Learn and practice stress management stragies to relax your mind - e.g., expressing gratitude, making conscious choices, thinking posititively, meditating, and practicing yoga
- Practice stress management strategies