Have you found that you’ve grown to be more anxious amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? If you answered yes to that, you definitely wouldn’t be alone. Chronic stress, however, can be harmful, so it’s important to try to help ease some of the pressure.

The first step, according to this AARP article, is recognizing the signs of stress. This includes things like trouble sleeping, having a hard time concentrating, changes in the way you eat, etc.

Once you recognize the signs, it’s important to start taking steps to feeling better. Some examples include weaning yourself off of watching the news constantly, exercising more, and making sure to check in with friends and family. For additional tips, be sure to check out the AARP article by clicking here. Stay healthy!

Looking for a few simple exercises to help you relax and be in the moment? Check out this flyer from AARP detailing a few helpful tips.

According to this article from AARP, “More people are looking for healthy ways to control stress, improve sleep, remove distractions and adopt a more positive outlook.” If this sounds like you, then a meditation practice might be just what you need! Follow this link to the AARP article to see what steps are involved with getting started with meditation.

There are many ways to help calm us down and tune out the negativity in our lives. One of these ways is called mindfulness – ever heard of it? According to this article from AARP, mindfulness is “a meditative practice that asks us to live in the moment and focus all attention on the present.” It helps reduce stress and depression and can even be helpful for physical pain as well. To learn more, click here to read the article.