{"id":643,"date":"2019-10-20T21:47:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T04:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/?p=643"},"modified":"2019-10-20T21:48:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T04:48:08","slug":"stressed-out-try-something-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/stressed-out-try-something-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Stressed Out? Try Something New"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you tired of doing the same thing day in and day out? Maybe how you normally de-stress at the end of the day isn\u2019t working anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity and other hobbies can help you de-stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how it works:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your heart rate up produces endorphins in your body which in turn leaves you feeling de-stressed, relaxed, and confident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being active improves your ability to fall asleep at night. A good night\u2019s rest will always have you waking up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity and hobbies help take your mind off of stressful things that are going on in your daily life. It\u2019s a good break in your daily routine to let your mind go and forget about your worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity also helps you work through your emotions and release any extra energy you have.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New hobbies can bring joy, satisfaction, and a boost to your self-confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes doing the same activities and hobbies can get boring. Try something new!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-landscape-image wp-image-645 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/student-wall-climbing_29918754926_o-464x348.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/student-wall-climbing_29918754926_o-464x348.jpeg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/student-wall-climbing_29918754926_o-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/student-wall-climbing_29918754926_o-232x174.jpeg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/>Below are some physical activity ideas to help you stress less:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different styles of dance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock climbing\/ bouldering\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking your furry friends\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rowing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickleball\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play a team sport with some friends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayaking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-landscape-image wp-image-644 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/6180_shonto_workshop_20180915-464x348.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/6180_shonto_workshop_20180915-464x348.jpeg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/6180_shonto_workshop_20180915-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/6180_shonto_workshop_20180915-232x174.jpeg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/>And here are some new hobbies to try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing\/ painting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn a new language (Use Duolingo!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking\/ cooking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafts\/ DIY Projects\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knitting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to a new style of music\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read a book\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join a club\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying something new once in a while not only keeps your life interesting, but it can also help keep your stress levels low. By going out and trying new things, you may stumble upon an undiscovered passion you have, which could open new opportunities for your life and fill you with joy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scared to try something new on your own? Grab a friend!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be scary, but it&#8217;s healthy to push yourself out of your comfort zone. That&#8217;s how we grow. As always, UCAN Health Coaches are here to help if you need more ideas or need some encouragement to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-image-callout -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-callout shortcode-image-callout--left\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/ucan\/meet-our-coaches\/\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__outer-container\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-portrait-image wp-image-599\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-300x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/IMG_2053-e1568470794429-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n                        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__header-container\">\n                <span>Hannah Rahn<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you tired of doing the same thing day in and day out? Maybe how you normally de-stress at the end of the day isn\u2019t working anymore.\u00a0 Physical activity and other hobbies can help you de-stress. 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