6 tips for minimizing stress

Published August 13, 2024 2:54 PM EDT 2 Min Read

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It’s National Wellness Month — and it’s clear that Americans could use some extra wellness right now.

It’s been a stressful year. The American Psychiatric Association reports that 73% of adults are concerned about the presidential election and 77% are worried about the economy. A survey from Gallup found that other topics — accessible and affordable healthcare, crime and violence and the quality of the environment, among others — are also impacting people’s well-being.

On average, adults spend more than two hours per day on social media, about an hour of which takes place during the workday, according to data from Zippia. In addition to lost productivity on the job, people who are on social media at night may be losing sleep — a big factor in someone’s overall mental wellness, says Clayeux. Cutting down on engagement with social media apps is an easy way to cut out stressful stimulation.

“You’re looking for the big pieces of your life that are impacted, but also the ones that you have that intentional influence over, and sleep would be a good one,” Clayeux says. “We underestimate how great sleep is at regulating our wisdom, and if we’re up all night scrolling, it can get away from us pretty easily.”

Lee Hafner

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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio

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