Stress Management

Mindfulness: An Introduction

Parth Naik, Victor Harris, and Larry Forthun

Managing Stress During the Holidays

Heidi Radunovich

Utilizing Mindfulness as an Evening Reflection at Residential Camp

Heather Janney

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Youth development

Tips for Stress Free Holidays

Lori Wiggins

Holidays can be a wonderful time, but they often bring stress with busy schedules, expectations, and planning. Here are some tips for a stress-free holiday: Plan Ahead Set a Budget: Decide how much you can spend on gifts, decorations, and events to avoid financial stress. Make a To-Do List: Organize your tasks, from shopping to […]

Mentally Thriving, Not Just Surviving, the Holidays

angelikakeene

The holiday season, while often joyful, can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Balancing obligations, financial pressures, and expectations while maintaining well-being can feel overwhelming. This year, rather than just surviving the holidays, let’s explore how to thrive using self-compassion, mindfulness, and proactive self-care. Embrace Self-Compassion According to Utah State University Extension, practicing self-compassion […]

Relieve Stress with Creativity Therapy

Hillary Ayers

Have you ever heard of creativity therapy? Creativity therapy is the use of drawing, painting, writing, sculpting, or playing music as a form of stress relief. It is similar to art therapy, but creativity therapy is a more general term for using creativity on your own to help relieve your own stress. Similar to meditation, […]