The 2unwind Plan
Restoring the balance

• 2unwind you need to recognise the signs and symptoms of being wound up so you can take action
• 2unwind your relationships should be treasured and nurtured
• 2unwind relax and take breaks
• 2unwind regularly exercise and keep fit
• 2unwind retrain yourself for healthy eating and drinking
• 2unwind refuse the anger bait – don’t get hooked
• 2unwind reappraise your demands; become a good time-manager
• 2unwind reduce clutter
• 2unwind resolve to think positively, smile and laugh
• 2unwind remember to treat yourself

Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress

Recognising the signs of activity of your stress response is essential if you are to manage stress effectively. The signs of distress are a warning that you are not coping well with your demands. So take heed, sit back and ask yourself what is causing you to respond in this way.

The signs and symptoms of the activation of our stress response are many and diverse. This is because the chemicals released during activation of our stress response affect every part of our body. Look out for the physical, mental and behavioural signs listed below.