Strategies to Improve Overall Health and Reduce Stress in the Work Place:

• Exercise regularly. Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is recommended for adults five times a week.
• Maintain good nutrition by eating fruits and vegetables daily.
• Recognize when experiences interfere with your ability to function.
• Your mental health can affect your work and relationships; recognize when you are not in the right state of mind.
• Be aware of how your emotions cause you to react or respond.
• Communicate with other team members and supervisors for support.
• Manage workloads by prioritizing realistically.
• Have balance between work and family or personal life.
• Develop a support network with family, friends and/or coworkers.

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