888-765-5400NC Health Plans Encourages You to Manage Summer Stress
At NC Health Plans, summer is our favorite time of year; however, summer can be stressful! Although summer may seem like the time of year that should have the least amount of stress, oftentimes the fast-paced, vacation-packed, activity-driven summer months can be demanding and exhausting. Stress is a normal psychological and physiological response to the ever-increasing demands of daily life, but it can wreak havoc on the human body. In fact, surveys show that many Americans suffer from stress at some point during the year and is it any wonder? Managing the pressures of work, home, and family can be taxing to say the least and the stress created can take a toll on both body and mind. For that reason, stress management is an increasingly important part of preventive care, even during the summer months.
One way to manage stress effectively is to practice relaxation. In fact, developing relaxation techniques is an essential part of stress management. If you are an overachiever, you may put relaxation low on your priority list, but don’t shortchange yourself. Purposeful relaxation intended to recharge your mind and body is widely recognized as an important habit of highly effective individuals.
Luckily, the summer months offer many forms of enjoyable relaxation techniques such as paddle-boarding, kayaking or sitting on the beach enjoying the sunrise. Warmer weather allows you to get outside and take a quiet walk through the woods or a an early morning swim, both of which will help you relax, which will aid in overall health and wellness. Taking a positive step toward stress free living will get you one step closer to a healthy lifestyle and here at NC Health Plans, we think that’s one of the most important things you can do!
For more information on health insurance coverage in North Carolina, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our professional agents.