Archive for the ‘Mental Health’ Category

I’m sure your life was stressful before you became pregnant or had children. Now . . . ? Well, I’m going to guess it’s difficult to find time for you. Juggling all of your roles and obligations can make you feel a bit off balance.  Recognizing when you’re stressed is the first step to dealing with it.

Stress Signals

1. Feeling angry, irritable or easily frustrated
2. Feeling overwhelmed*
3. Change in eating habits
4. Problems concentrating
5. Feeling nervous or anxious
6. Trouble sleeping
7. Problems with memory
8. Feeling burned out from work
9. Feeling that you can’t overcome difficulties in your life
10. Having trouble functioning in your job or personal life*

* If you feel overwhelmed, unable to cope and feel as though your stress is affecting how you function every day, it could be something more, like depression or anxiety. Don’t let it go unchecked. Contact your health care provider.

Once you have identified that you’re stressed, the next step is to find healthy ways to cope with it. In honor of National Mental Health month, we will be sharing with you several stress management tips, signs of post-partum depression, and more. Please visit soon, learn more.

Source: Mental Health America 

You may not know it, but you’re an “Everyday Hero” to all those around you. You’re probably always so busy worrying about or taking care of your partner, children, pets, family, friends, work, home, finances, etc. that you might not always stop to take care of yourself or your health. What is a life without health? Well think about this: you could have all of the money, possessions or loved ones in the world; without good health, you cannot enjoy them.

In honor of this year’s National Women’s Health Week, which was May 9-15, 2010, I would like to challenge you to get empowered! Take charge of your health! Make your mental, physical and social health number one! Here are a few simple steps to help you get started:

1. Getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
2. Eating a nutritious diet
3. Visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings
4. Avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seatbelt
5. Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

For more information click on National Women’s Health Week

 Would you like to honor an Everyday Hero or are you an Everyday Hero? We’d love to hear all about what makes you or someone you know an Everyday Hero.