We all experience stress in our lives! Stress, especially when experienced over a long period of time, can negatively affect your health in many ways. Stress can increase heart rate, lead to a poorer immune system, cause muscle aches, or lead to less energy.
Some people turn to tobacco to cope with stress. Unfortunately, this only adds to their stress level over time and causes additional health issues. Check out our Tobacco & Your Health page to learn more!
Finding healthy, tobacco free ways to lessen stress can have many positive, long-lasting benefits to your health!
Breathe Resources
This Breathe video shows simple things you can do to reduce stress:
Limiting stress can feel a bit overwhelming or like one more thing you have to add to your plate. But there is good news on managing stress! Stress management does not have to be difficult or time-consuming. Check out this handout for lots of stress management techniques.
It can help to write things out when making a stress management plan. This worksheet can help you limit some stressors as you work on making your plan!
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