Managing stress effectively involves a combination of strategies that work for your personal needs and lifestyle. There may be several items in our lives that contribute to stress, for example: work, life, the balance of work and life, school, finances and of course the holidays can contribute to stress.

Here are several approaches that can help:

• Use a 4-4-6-2 breathing technique to help reset the nervous system 
• Identifying the source of stress can help you feel more in control
• Break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps
• Create space for self-care to help recharge the mind and body 

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