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When & How to use Stress First Aid
When should I use Stress First Aid Tool? Self-care Team huddles One-to-one meetings Staff meetings Team distress After challenging events How should I use the Stress First Aid tool? Review card and determine your color After identifying your color, review “what to do”...
Stress First Aid
Stress First Aid recognizes that stress affects everyone differently and can range from healthy and adaptive to severe and persistent. The Stress First Aid model helps individuals and teams identify where they or their peers may fall on this continuum and take...
Stress First Aid – What Color Are You?
Stress First Aid (SFA) is a practical, peer-to-peer model designed to help individuals recognize and respond to stress reactions early—before they become more serious. It provides a common language and structured approach for supporting well-being across teams,...
Relieving Anxiety for Better Sleep
Insomnia can make it harder to fall or stay asleep, leaving you feeling less refreshed and making it more difficult to concentrate, manage stress and feel like yourself during the dAnxiety can make it challenging for your mind to unwind when it's time to rest, making...
Overcoming Insomnia Naturally to Improve Overall Well-being
Insomnia can make it harder to fall or stay asleep, leaving you feeling less refreshed and making it more difficult to concentrate, manage stress and feel like yourself during the day. The encouraging news is that there are effective, natural approaches that can...
Indulge to Get Recharged
Feeling drained mentally and physically is common after a busy week. Here are several inexpensive indulgences to help feel restored and refreshed: Dark Chocolate. An ounce of dark chocolate a day can lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and improve good...
Navigating the Work-Life Balance
Maintaining the balance between finding success in your job and living the life you want can feel like an impossible juggling act. Here are tips to help you find some balance: Be a source of positivity and encouragement.We all have days where we don't feel like we're...
Finding Happiness in Everyday Life
It’s human nature to pursue positive emotions such as excitement, love and joy. Being “happy” is different for every individual, but you can create happinessby cultivating a fulfilling lifestyle that balances important goals, work and fun. ...
Create Lasting Calm Through Mind-Body Awareness
Your thoughts, emotions and physical health are closely linked. When you feel stressed, your shoulders may tighten. When you take a walk, your mood may lift. Research shows that strengthening this connection can reduce anxious feelings, interrupt stress before it...
Boost Energy to Stay Focused and Productive
When your energy dips, it’s challenging to stay motivated, make decisions and stay productive. Quick fixes like caffeine may provide a temporary lift, but they rarely provide lasting alertness or stamina. Small, consistent habits that nourish your body and mind can...