Healthy Coping Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle

Strategy: Yoga

Benefits: Wellness Benefits of Yoga: Practicing yoga can provide both physical and mental benefits, including stress relief.

How To: Beginners Guide to Yoga 

Supplies Needed:

• Comfortable clothing

• Yoga mat (for hard surfaces)

• Water/Beverages

Getting Started: 

• Easy/Moderate Yoga Poses for Beginners

• Local Options:

• Dove Yoga- Cumming

• Yoga Sela- Cumming

• Village Yoga- Cumming

• Public Parks/Outdoor Spaces

• Video Tutorials

• 10 Beginner Yoga Poses

• Morning Yoga Poses

Strategy: Drawing

Benefits: Wellness Benefits of Creative Expression: Drawing can relax the mind and provide therapeutic benefits as well as stress relief.

Supplies Needed:

• Sketchbook/Paper

• Art supplies (mostly optional)

• Pen/Pencil

• Paint

• Markers/Colored Pencils

Getting Started: 

• Drawing Basic Face Proportions

• Finding and Developing an Art Style

• Supplies can be found at:

• Michaels

• Walmart

• Craft stores, office supply stores, etc.

Strategy: Breathing Exercises 

Benefits: Breathing Techniques and their Positive Effects: Practicing breathing exercises can benefit your health and wellbeing.

How To: Breathing Exercises

Supplies Needed:

• Quiet Atmosphere/Calm Surroundings

• Positive Mindset

Getting Started: 

• Breathing Strategies for Stress

Strategy: Exercise

Benefits: Exercise and Stress Relief Whether it’s jogging or working out at the gym, exercising has countless benefits.

How To: Beginner's Guide to Exercise

Supplies Needed:

• Athletic Clothing

• Running Shoes

• Gym Membership (Optional)

Getting Started: 

• Local options:

• Anytime Fitness- Cumming

• Planet Fitness- Cumming

• Local Parks and Outdoor Areas

• Different Types of Exercise

Strategy: Bullet Journaling

Benefits: How Bullet Journaling Relieves Stress Bullet journaling can be an efficient method for stress relief.

How To: Learning how to Create a Bullet Journal

Supplies Needed:

• Journal

• Pen or other Writing Utensil

Getting Started: 

• Guide to Bullet Journals

• How to Start a Bullet Journal

Strategy: Photography

Benefits: How Photography can Relieve Stress Photography can be fun for anybody no matter how advanced. It is a great stress relieving technique as well.

How To: Collection of Beginner Photography Tips

Supplies Needed:

• Phone or Camera

Getting Started: 

• Taking Pictures on a Phone

• Beginner's Guide to Photography

Strategy: Baking

Benefits: How Baking can Reduce Stress Baking is both calming and a fun activity to partake in. It is a great way to alleviate stress while being productive.

How To: Collection of Baking Tips for Beginners

Supplies Needed:

• Tools (Bowls, Utensils, Measuring Cups, etc.)

• Essential Tools for Baking

• Ingredients

Getting Started: 

• Easy Recipes to Make

Strategy: Mindfulness and Meditation

Benefits: How Meditation can Reduce Stress Meditation is one of the most commonly known and effective techniques for stress relief.

How To: Guide to Meditation for Beginners

Supplies Needed:

• Cushion or comfortable place to sit

• Timer

• Proper knowledge and technique

• Calm atmosphere with no distractions

Getting Started: 

• Meditation Guide

• Yoga Tips for Beginners