Relieve stress during Stress Awareness Month at Shreve Memorial Library

Relieve stress during Stress Awareness Month at Shreve Memorial Library

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Shreve Memorial Library (SML) is raising awareness about the negative impacts of stress through interactive programs and activities during Stress Awareness Month (SAM) in April. SAM is designed to highlight how stress can affect physical health, relationships, and mental well-being. If left unchecked, stress can cause health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. SAM aims to fos…

Today, stress is a very common phenomenon that affects many people in various aspects of life. Some common symptoms of this problem include headaches, digestive problems, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability and changes in appetite or sleep. Jordi Wu, an emotional intelligence expert: “Being aware of the present improves mental clarity and reduces stress.” Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, manage and regu…

Five healthy habits to help reduce stress

Stress and stressor: Knowing the difference can reduce stress!

Stress is a normal reaction to the demands we encounter every day. While transient stress may be stimulating, prolonged stress affects both mental and physical well-being. To manage stress successfully, it’s helpful to recognise its underlying causes. However, knowing the difference between stress and stressor is what matters first. Identifying these can assist you in […] The post Stress and stressor: Difference and how they impact our health ap…