Osiris Ramirez

Physical symptoms of stress include: 1

● Aches and pains.

● Chest pain or a feeling like your heart is racing.
● Exhaustion or trouble sleeping.
● Headaches, dizziness or shaking.
● High blood pressure.
● Muscle tension or jaw clenching.
● Stomach or digestive problems.
● Weak immune system.

Stress can lead to emotional and mental symptoms

like:

● Anxiety or irritability.
● Depression.
● Panic attacks.
● Sadness.
● Memory disorders 1
 6 dimensions of wellness

1. SOCIAL 2. SPIRITUAL 3. EMOTIONAL

4. INTELLECTUAL 5. VOCATIONAL 6. PHYSICAL

 Social wellness
Pick something that is important to you and get involved.
You're sure to meet others who share similar interests and
values.

● Volunteer.
● Join a gym or fitness group.
● Take a class.
Here are some suggestions for nurturing your
relationships:

● Stay in touch.
● Don't compete.
● Be a good listener.
● Appreciate your friends and family.
● Give back.
Spiritual wellness
● Try prayer, meditation, mindfulness and
relaxation techniques to help focus your
thoughts and find peace of mind
● Keep a journal to help you express your
feelings.
● Seek out a trusted adviser or friend who can
help you discover what's important to you in
life.
● Read inspirational stories or essays to help
you evaluate different philosophies of life.
Emotional Wellness

● Express your feelings in

appropriate ways
● Think before you act.
● Manage stress.
● Take care of your physical health.
● Connect with others.
● Stay positive.
Intellectual Wellness

Get your brain going, participate in activities such as:

● Learn a new skill

● Reading, podcast

● Board games
Vocational wellness

● Group interview committee

● Join resident meetings

● Join the food council

 Physical wellness

A successful exercise program begins with a few simple

steps.
● Consult with your doctor.
● Walk before you run.
● Restorative Care
● Do what you love.
● Pencil it in → 2-3 times a week.
● Find a friend.
● Exercise in short bursts
● Try adding Music during workouts!
Stress may have a differential impact on exercise adoption,
maintenance, and relapse. 2

Evidence suggests that combining stress management

programming with exercise interventions may allay stress-related
reductions in physical activity. 2
● exercise/stretching
● Fall craft
● Yoga
● Food council
● Resident meetings
● Baking + decorating
● Sweet treats with Sue
● Live music
● Spelling Bee

● Resident Birthdays
listed monthly.
 References

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function: A review. EXCLI journal, 16, 1057–1072. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2017-480

2.Stults-Kolehmainen, M. A., & Sinha, R. (2014). The effects of stress on physical activity and exercise. Sports
medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 44(1), 81–121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-013-0090-5
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