Simply You Offers Reprieves from Daily Stresses

Simply You, an Adaptive Marketing LLC^® membership program, reports that stress is America’s number one health problem, with job-related stress as the most prominent source for adults. Moreover, points out SimplyYou, more Americans are seeking treatment for stress-related health concerns than ever before.

Heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, suicide, immune response and deficiency, memory loss and obesity are all common health problems that are linked to stress.

Why this rise in reported incidents of stress? Studies show that psychological stress is far more insidious and damaging than physical stress — and increasingly more jobs are migrating from physically taxing to mentally taxing.

SimplyYou reminds you that not all stress is bad. In fact, it’s healthy to have a certain level of stress in your life because it’s an indication that you are coping and reacting to your environment. However, if constant multitasking, working long hours, bringing work home and overbooking plans is part of your everyday life, then you (and your body) can benefit from coping techniques.

The first step in effectively managing stress is to identify when it has crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy. Anytime you feel overwhelmed, you need to take positive steps to re-establish the balance and harmony that’s essential to living a healthy life.

Simply You offers you coping devices for everyday life

Keep lists. Write down everything you need to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed and then prioritize your list. Be realistic about time when assessing your “To Do’s” and eliminate non-essential tasks. As you work your way down the list, check off items as you go through them. You’ll feel more in control and see that you really are making headway.

Remember that you’re not alone. Share your responsibilities, as appropriate, with your work associates and family members. Have other members of your household share in the upkeep and maintenance of your home. If you need extra help, hire someone to help clean your house, run errands and assist with chores.

Pamper yourself. Schedule time for yourself just like you would schedule any other appointment during your week. Use your time to do something that recharges your batteries — exercise, a manicure or pedicure, a soothing bath, reading a book, gardening, a hobby, lunch with friends or even a nap.

Make exercise a regular part of your life. Your body and your spirit will benefit from a combination of cardiovascular, strength training and stretching exercises.

Keep it in perspective. And lastly, remember that stressful moments are just that — moments. On particularly bad days, take a short break to diffuse any feelings of anxiety. Do something completely different that will relax you. When you return from your break, you’ll have renewed perspective that no task is insurmountable — it just needs to be broken down into a series of smaller steps.

Simply You is a money-saving program that provides its members with the tools and savings to create the healthy, balanced life they deserve. Discounts on health and fitness needs, beauty and apparel purchases, hobbies and entertainment items, entertaining, gifts and home décor are available through SimplyYou.

This article is brought to you by Simply You.

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Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing LLC^® is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security and personals. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as SimplyYou.

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