Ithaca College

Are you feeling stressed? Everyone does at some point, whether it is from work, family, or life’s responsibilities. While some amount of stress is healthy, it’s important to learn healthy ways to balance out life’s demands with relaxation techniques and leisure activities. 

Do yourself a favor and use these tips to start relaxing today: 

• Take a breath – take a minute to close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth, and you’ll be able to lower your heart rate and blood pressure in a stressful situation.
   
• Call a friend – enlisting the support of your friends and family keeps your relationships strong and is healthy for balancing work and life as well as relaxing.
   
• Leave work behind – don’t go home at the end of the day with all of the stress from work. Putting yourself into the mindset of being away from work will help you enjoy your time at home more and reduce your stress levels.

For more information on relaxation and balance, check out these links: 

• http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot
• http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/balanced-living/10-relaxation-tips-for-busy-people.aspx
• http://www.nulty.com/education/tips-find-balance-relaxation-work/#/

PLEASE JOIN US!

Come learn more about finding balance and increasing your quality of life by attending the Work/Life Distinguished Faculty workshop, Live the Life You Love presented by Catherine Gooch. 

• September 11th, 12:30pm-1:30pm – Peggy Ryan Williams HR Conference Room (GL52): Balancing work, family, leisure time, and all the responsibilities of life can seem like a daunting task. Catherine Gooch, Program Manager and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, will lead this interactive workshop on how to help find that balance, including a Leisure Assessment to identify what motivates you to participate in leisure activities. Come learn how to incorporate healthy leisure pursuits in order to increase your quality of life and live a healthier, more balanced lifestyle! RSVP to benefits@ithaca.edu.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Katie Sack at ksack@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-8000. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.