THERE were a few extra yawns, and a real laidback attitude, at Upper Hunter Community Services on Friday.
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Similar to previous years, the girls decided to raise awareness for Lifeline’s Stress Down Day at the Muswellbrook centre.
“This time we thought we’d ‘stress down’ by wearing 1970’s-like comfy bright clothes,” Muswellbrook Neighbourhood Services (MNS) community development and public innovator Skye Bennett said.
“Stress Down Day is a fun and easy initiative to reduce stress and raise vital funds for Lifeline.
“Research shows that 90 per cent of Australians need to stress less - with 74 per cent of people reporting they were stressed from work.
“That’s why we are encouraging residents to recognise stress at any time of year.”
Did you know?
Australians experience stress in their life due to the pressures relating to work, their family, their future, health and finances.
Stress is the body’s way of dealing with pressure.
It can be a positive thing, helping us strive for results during competitive or demanding situations.
However, prolonged, chronic stress can be detrimental to your physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Simple tips for coping with stress:
* Talk to someone you trust and share your feelings
* Take time to look after yourself physically with exercise, a balanced diet and health checks
* Allocate time for thing you enjoy and that make you happy
* Don’t place unnecessary pressure or expectations on yourself
* Make time for friends and family amid other priorities
* Limit alcohol intake and use of other substances
* If you feel your stress levels peaking take a few minutes of time out
* Practice relaxation techniques
* Plan ahead to manage situations that you know are going to be stressful
* “Opt in” to positive activities, rather than “opting out” or avoiding life’s challenges.
Visit http://stressdown.gofundraise.com.au/