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Show 4 I orts Here's To Your Health A service of the Prevention Program by Ginny Mead, Prevention Program Coordinator Coping with stress As the holiday season approaches and the semester gets grueling, there is an increase in complaints of illness, head- - aches and increased fatigue. These symp- toms have more in common than just pass- ing germs. They are symptoms of stress ; v 1 Headaches, fatigue, neck ache and muscle tightness are all very common ways that your body lets you know it is stressed; Neglecting to pay attention to these early signs will result in your body breaking work you have left to do. Mice a list of all the tests, projects, papers and assignments which must be accomplished by Dec. 18 The big list may be overwhelming, but dont react with more procrastination! " Use the following steps to regain control: Break each task down into its component parts, then estimate the amount of time it will require to complete each part, down. 1 1 I 7 I ? Take a look at your body when you are stressed. Is your neck tight? Jaw clenched? Do you have pain or tightness in you legs? Pain in your lower back? Step back and take three minutes for yourself. Focus on where your pain is; tighten individual muscles, then slowly relax them. Breathe in deeply .counting to three, and exhale for six, breathing the pam out in each exhale. Actually picture the pain and stress exiting your body. This particular relaxation technique is great to use during an exam, pop quiz or any other situation when you cant just get Using a calendar or planner, make a masterplan detailing when you will work on 0f eaCh project. Allow some unscheduled time in your plan to deal uncxpeCted demands or parts of the projects wh;ch necd additiona, Now do it! Start on your work and keep at it.; Take regular short breaks; but dont allow yourself to be drawn into time consuming activities that are irrelevant to your goals. ood luck! ;; up and leave. Long-ter- m f- I I y i f 1 !V I f I I l U "1 1 3 f 4 I f i fe stress management is vital in all of our individual lifestyles in the 1990s.; Limiting, stress can affect day-to- -; - i I hr I j If f 1 M r t 1 I 4 day living as well as; specific disease processes. :v :A small amount of time has to be taken every day for yourself. This doesnt mean ? you have to take hours; just taking 1 0 to 1 5 minutes a day doing something for will increase a 1 yourself that is relaxing positive attitude. Taking a bubble bath, baking, exercising, meditating or just sit- ting in silence may be your favorite way to relax. This list can go on and on. The point is to reserve time for you and only you. Another way that you can deal with stress is. to increase your support group. The S tudent Nurses of Westminster have ; initiated a program called Dial a Senior Nursing Student Business cards with a list of participating senior nursing students and their phone numbers have been passed out to all students claiming a nursing ma jor. Using this program reduces stress by sharing experience and answering questions. This system can be utilized throughout Westminster College by individual departments andor small groups of people. Unless stress is dealt with, it can lead to other health problems and can ultimately result in death. Utilization of stress management skills must be a high priority. If you find that stress management, coping mechanisms and support groups are not working for you, or you wouldlike to learn ; more about them, please contact Ginny Mead at ext. 144. y x viv'vTvi'X'x'xvXvi xi ;"x' ;".';XX;X Xv.v.v.vXv.v.v.v XvX yyyy x i f i n Procrastination is a major cause of stress. Start now to manage stresses by organizing the Only 10 days left! Ski season is around the comer and a lot of the resorts have made some changes to accommodate the number of skiers and to improve the quality of snow. On top of the list is Alta. Sugarloaf Lift has converted from a double to a triple chair and the lifts top terminal will be shifted higher up the ridge to provide an easier access to the SugarloafBaldy Pass and the Germania Pass. Plans are underway to replace the existing tow with a more efficient tow, to connect Altas two base areas. The new, high-tec- h tow will create a better flow of skiers between the bases, and the restructuring of the Sugarloaf terminal will also help the traffic flow. Also, parking areas at each base will be repaved for this season. Next is Brighton. Ten new runs on more than 200 acres of skiable terrain will become accessible with the opening of The Great Western Express, Brightons secdetachable quad lift. With ond high-spee- d the addition to last years Crest Express quad, Brighton becomes the first Utah ski detachable quad area with two high-spee- d lifts. which is To replace the rope tow brand-neGoretex famous for destroying will 850 feet chairlift be a there gloves 140-fovertical rise. long that has a w ot Deer Valley is expanding snowmaking on Flagstaff Mountain, which will help ensure quality skiing on each of their three mountains. Five runs will be widened and regraded to maintain Deer Valleys reputation of having impeccably groomed runs. Park City Ski Area is investing $1 million to upgrade its current snow making system. Additionally, $1.5 million is targeted to improving base and mountain facilities this season. Snowbird has made an increased commitment to trail maintenance. This year, more than 50 percent of the intermediate and beginner terrain will be groomed to provide an improved quality skiing experience for all levels of skiers. Snowbird Travel is the resorts new travel agency. Its staff is trained to arrange group and individual lodging, air, lift tickets and ground transportation. Finally, Sundance continues its intense summer grooming program on the majority of its advanced and intermediate runs. At the Sundance Nordic Center, there will be increased trail systems. At Sundance Lodging, the guest service department has expanded to handle travel, car rentals and guided tours for guests. With all the upcoming improvements to expect this ski season more ski lifts snow-makincong and trails and improved ditions one can count on a terrific time skiing instead of waiting in line. 1 0. Prune-eatin- 9. High-ris- Sumo wrestler. g e window cleaner with bladder problem. 8. Near sighted knife juggler. 7. Megalomaniac Third World Dictators. 6. Grown men named Biff. 5. Heavily armed hot dog vendors. 4. Carsick brother in the seat next to you. 3. Brain surgeon with hiccups. 2. Anyone with a cranky disposition and a chainsaw. I mr . People who offer you drugs. PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG-FRE- AMERICA Tutoring: The last day to schedule tutoring appointments for the semester will be Dec. x- Plan ahead to reduce stress ! i . TOP TEN SCARIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH :; - by Dawn Kennally Forum staff writer : : f Whats New for 92 at Utah Ski Resorts This will allow tutors time to prepare for their own exams. Please plan ahead if you require tutoring assistance. November 24, 1992 forum Page 11 |