Week 1: Managing Stress

The way you speak about yourself can add or decrease your stress. Try to focus on things that you do well and less on what are you struggling with.

An optimistic and compassionate conversation can help you manage your emotions and take positive action.

Try stepping away from whatever is causing you stress and create art. One art therapy study showed that "anxiety levels decline in people who were coloring complex geometric patterns."*

Consider painting a portrait, sketching in a notepad, or coloring a picture!