As such, we have unique needs regarding stress relievers and healthy lifestyle choices.

Build Your Support System

Social support can be a great stress reliever.

Friends can help us in many ways, from offering a supportive ear to lending a helping hand.

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Studies have shown that those with strong social support tend to be healthier, happier, and less stressed.

One stumbling block to friendships for women is that we find ourselves so much busier these days.

Nurture Your Body

Women are often the caretakers of others.

This leaves us less productive and more prone to stress, among other things.

Being in touch with our feelings should be considered a tool for wellness.

Your self-talk can also have the potential to exacerbate or minimize your stress level.

Because of this, sex sometimes takes a backseat to everything else in life.

See these resources for more information on unhealthy coping habits and find resources for a healthier lifestyle.