This pandemic is uncharted territory for most people, causing many to panic, feel anxious and stressed. Unmanaged stress is the last thing any of us needs right now because stress weakens the immune system, rendering you more susceptible to illness. However, understanding the affects and effects of our habits, attitudes, perceptions, and reactions on our stress levels is an important first step to successful stress management. 

Practicing a daily stress-reducing technique, such as progressive relaxation or mindful breathing exercises, is another key to living a stress-reduced life. Resilience is not a trait people are born with. Resilience involves behaviors, thoughts, skills, and actions that can be learned and developed in anyone. In my work as a resilience strategist, I have found repeatedly that when people come to understand what is resilience, can recognize and strengthen the skills they have, and learn how to develop those skills they do not have, their ability to manage stress and live more flourishing lives increases.

Register today! Prior to this event, you will receive a Zoom invitation with link and password to access this virtual program. 

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Rita Schiano is a resilience strategist and the founder of Live A Flourishing Life, offering workshops that help staff strengthen work relationships through team building, conflict resolution, effective communication, and critical and creative thinking skills. Additionally, Rita is an adjunct professor at Bay Path University and a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). Rita is the author of several books, including Live A Flourishing Life, a stress management and resilience-building process workbook; the critically-acclaimed, semi-autobiographical novel Painting The Invisible Man, and Sweet Bitter Love; and articles for The Huffington Post / AOL Healthy Living, The Worcester Business Journal, Self-Growth.com, and guest blogger for Psychology Today.