Stress Management Tips and Techniques Mini Course

What is stress? Stress is our psychological and physiological reaction to an event or condition that is considered a threat or challenge. Stress affects numerous systems within us, including our metabolism, memory, and immune system. Have you ever gone to take an important test and forgotten the answer to a question you know you prepared for? Or maybe you had an intense project at work, only to come down with a cold as soon as it was finished? That’s stress making its mark.  Under normal circumstances, our mental, emotional and physical state should return to normal once a stressful event has passed. This is where being mentally fit comes into play, helping us maintain our wellness levels even when dealing with stress.  Small amounts of positive stress can improve performance in many areas this stress is brief. - with brief being the word to focus on! Acute and prolonged stress may lead to long-term health problems and exacerbate existing conditions.     How The Program Works? The