GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. \u2014 In today’s fast-paced world, stress is an omnipresent challenge. However, how we respond to stress can make a big difference.<\/p>\n
Dr. David Rzeszutko offers an unexpected perspective on stress. He is vice president of medical and clinical operations at Priority Health and is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really want to see if we can change our mindset and our perception of stress to maybe think about that experience as maybe a challenge, or even as an opportunity to grow and learn,\u201d Dr. Rzeszutko explains.<\/p>\n
He notes that our typical understanding of stress often leans towards negative feelings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we think of stress generally, we think of distress, dis-stress, or abnormal stress, meaning that we get nervous or we get sweaty palms, we get a little cotton mouth, our heart rate goes up.\u201d<\/p>\n
The consequences of stress can be significant. Dr. Rzeszutko points to a long list of potential health problems associated with stress, including anxiety, mood disorders, sadness, sleep disturbances, stress eating, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.<\/p>\n
Therefore, it’s crucial to learn some stress management techniques.<\/p>\n
This video contains some helpful methods suggested by Dr. Rzeszutko. Below it, we have an expanded list of stress-relieving activities.<\/p>\n
Doctor: 4 ways to deal with stress<\/p>\n
To begin your relaxation journey, Dr. Rzeszutko has provided a guided meditation that only takes three minutes.<\/p>\n
Guided Meditation – Priority Health<\/a> by WXMI<\/a> on Scribd<\/p>\n Adopting these strategies can lead to a healthier, more balanced approach to dealing with stress.<\/p>\n Read more stories from the FOX 17 Morning News team<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Do you have an idea for the Morning News team or maybe an idea for a guest segment or something for the gang to come out and try? Send them an email at mornings@fox17online.com<\/a> or call 616-447-5252 and leave a message.<\/p>\n This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n Follow FOX 17:<\/b> Facebook<\/a> – X (formerly Twitter)<\/a> – Instagram<\/a> – YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n