1. MANAGING STRESS AT THE HOLIDAYS Association of Staff and Faculty Women December 6, 2011 Presented by Ohio State Employee Assistance Program Lisa M. Borelli LISW

2. What are your priorities ? What is important ? Make lists Talk with supportive people

3. Perfection Do your best Use kindness Allow for changes Be flexible

4. Plan Rest Periods Alone time 20 minute rest Daily planner

5. Emotional Health Mindfulness Empathy Curiosity Ability to say “no” Avoid overdoing Supportive people

6. Nutrition Stress eating Have a plan Salt, sugar and fat Food and mood Stay hydrated Limit alcohol use

7. Relaxation Exercises Breathing Mindfulness One a day Mini relaxation

8. Thoughts and Expectations Identify negative thinking Expectations differ Collaborate Flexibility

9. Exercise Walking and stretching Get fresh air Playful activities Exercise in your usual manner

10. Spending Plan ahead Make budgets Create gifts Agree not to overspend Set limits Be flexible

11. Review and Closing Ohio State Employee Assistance Program Lisa M. Borelli LISW 614-292-1709 www.osuhealthplan.com/OhioStateEap www.osuhealthplan.com/OhioStateEap