LIFE IS STRESS!
Stress is a normal aspect of life, but it can have a profound impact on the quality of our health and performance!
Stress in America
2020 Stress in America™ survey report:
- 7 in 10 parents (70%) say family responsibilities are a significant source of stress in their life. (American Psychological Association, 2020. Stress in America: A National Mental Health Crisis. Stress in America™ Survey)
- 86 % of tweens and teens report their parent’s stress affects them. (American Psychological Association, 2019. Stress in America: Stress and Current Events. Stress in America™ Survey)
- 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. (Everest College,2013. Work Stress Survey)
- The most reported impacts of stress among Gen Z adults include disrupted sleep patterns (31%), eating more unhealthy foods than usual (28%) and weight changes (28%). (American Psychological Association, 2020. Stress in America: A National Mental Health Crisis. Stress in America™ Survey)
- More than half of all adults report they were very restless (53%) or they felt so tired they just sat around and did nothing (52%) in the past two weeks. (American Psychological Association, 2020. Stress in America: A National Mental Health Crisis. Stress in America™ Survey)
Recovery periods in stress management
The implementation of quality recovery periods is one of the most important stress management principles to control our stress levels!
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