Manage Stress By - April 2025
- Identify your stressors: Take notes to find patterns that bring you stress and how you react to them.
- Develop healthy responses: Exercise is a great stressbuster. Or make time for a hobby or activity that you enjoy.
- Establish boundaries: Take time for yourself and disconnect from your phone when appropriate.
- Take time to recharge: Take your vacation time to relax and unwind.
- Learn how to relax: Try meditation, deep breathing, or a walk by yourself. These don’t need to be long periods of time, set a time for 2 minutes and increase if you enjoy.
- Talk to your supervisor: Keep the communication door open and discuss how they can support you.
- Get professional support: Talk to a counselor through an Employee Assistance program.
The Living Resources Program , provided by ComPsych – GuidanceResources is available to employees and retirees of the State of Maine The program offers:
- Confidential, Short-Term Counseling Services (This no-cost counseling service can help with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, etc.)
- Legal and Financial Information, Support, and Resources (Speak with professionals by phone on a wide range of issues, including family law, real estate transactions, debt consolidation, taxes, etc.)
- Work-Life Solutions
- Wellness Coaching (Wellness Coaches cover everything from smoking cessation to health management and more.)
- Free Online Will Preparation