Show 7 J. J i GESUNDHEIT or iu E By Health and Wellness Services o wN By Heidi Holman Special to the Globe i. i t Stressed c Modern Modem life is full of stress Stress is your body's t response to anything that makes you feel threatened or pressured or that puts a strain on your body It is caused by any kind of demand to which you must adapt adjust or respond Since certain of V l' a amount r I 1 stress is inevitable it pays to improve your ability to deal with it effectively This could involve improving your physical health and your body's ability to handle the stress response learning skills to handle stressful situations situations situations situa situa- better and acquiring resources that can help you cope What is the right level of stress for you Nobody can really answer this question but you Different people thrive on different levels of stress There are several ways you can control stress remove the sources of stress in your life or remove yourself from stressful situa situa- You can equip yourself so when stress comes along it meets a well prepared mind and body If I f fat at any time you are feeling stressed come see us at atthe atthe atthe the Health and Wellness Center SC We have information information information mation on stress and a counselor who can help |