Tracy Yost Rachel Pritz

Tracy Yost, a wellness coach and personal trainer, echoes Eber’s comments. She suggests people come to terms with the types of stress and how to address them. Not all stress is bad.

“Eustress, or good stress, is the appropriate amount of stress that allows us to perform at optimal levels,” she said.

On the other hand, in the case of distress, performance decreases, motivation decreases and burnout can set in.

However, this doesn’t have to be the status quo. Life Coach Rachel Pritz offers insight into how to manage stress and thrive. First, she recommends scheduling everything in your day — and that includes down time.

“Scheduling everything may sound rigid, but it really just helps you spend your valuable time within your highest priorities and set and keep healthy boundaries,” she said.

Sleep is also a powerful antidote in stress management and enjoying overall wellness. Most Americans don’t get enough sleep and that’s huge for stress management. So, don’t be shy about carving out time for some shut eye.

Bottom line: If you don’t put yourself first, someone else will. Self-care isn’t selfish. a