Recognize your stress:

• Sadness, confusion, irritability, anger, uneasiness, and suicidal thoughts
• Reduced concentration, efficiency, and productivity
• Social withdrawal and isolation
• Interpersonal problems (ex. lies, defensiveness, communication concerns)
• Tension (ex. headaches, jaw clenching, teeth grinding)
• Body pain (ex. headaches, muscle spasms)
• Reduced energy (ex. tiredness, weakness, fatigue)
• Sleeping problems (ex. insomnia, nightmares)
• Stress is a normal part of life.  It is a natural response to a external pressure that disrupts your equilibrium.  It oftens causes symptoms mentioned above.
• What can you do to relieve stress?  Focus on the things you have control over and shift that energy.  The following are some examples. 
• Craft
• Meditate
• Clean/organize
• Play with a pet
• Read a book
• Call a loved one
• Watch your favorite movie
• Practice gratitude
• Take an online class
• Host a virtual gathering