About Stress Management: Stress and the Power of Sleep

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management This week is National Sleep Awareness Week, which brings up the importance of getting the right amount and the right quality of sleep. While sleep affects our health in many ways, sleep is closely linked to stress--unmanaged stress can impact sleep, and vice versa. Today is the day to read up on sleep and find strategies for combating stress-related sleep issues (most of us lose sleep due to stress at one time or another!), so you'll be able to take care of yourself, build resilience, and function at your best from now on! --Elizabeth The Closely-Linked Relationship Between Stress and Sleep The amount and quality of sleep you get can greatly affect your stress levels: you can become more reactive to daily stressors and less able to effectively cope. Unfortunately, the level of stress you experience and the way you cope can create problems with your sleep--it can become a vicious cycle! Learn more about the relationship between stress and sleep, and how you can minimize one (stress) to maximize the other (sleep)! Search Related Topics:  stress and sleep  stress and health  healthy habits Get Quality Sleep When Stressed Learn about the specific sleep saboteurs that come with stress, and find proven strategies to cope with each one. Sleep better from now on! Search Related Topics:  better sleep  healthy living  sleep and health Sleep Deprivation, and Shortcuts To Better Sleep Stress can affect you in many, many ways, ranging from the subtle to the obvious. So does sleep deprivation. We've reviewed several strategies for stress relief and better sleep, and here are a few additional shortcuts that can work surprisingly well. Try these, and sleep better from tonight on. Search Related Topics:  sleep  stress and sleep  healthy habits Healthy Habits for Better Sleep When you build a stress reliever into your regular schedule and make it a habit, it's much easier to maintain it as part of your life--and the benefits are far greater. These "10 Great Ways to End Your Day" can help you to cut down on stress and promote better, more restful sleep. Search Related Topics:  better sleep  healthy living  meditation Related Searches Stress How to Manage Stress Stress and Anxiety Causes of Stress Stress Sleep Lack Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Tips For A Low-Stress Lifestyle Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement