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Everyone experiences stress, but it can be overwhelming to know how to manage it. When major life stressors come up, it’s important to have strategies to cope and relax. The top five most stressful life events include:

Death of a loved one

Divorce

Moving

Major illness or injury

Job loss

It might feel like stress is an emotional issue – something that lives strictly inside your head. But stress can become a physical issue as well, especially when dealing with the most stressful events in life. Your body instinctively responds to changes and perceived threats, says Francoise Adan, MD, ABIHM, Medical Director, University Hospitals Connor Whole Health. Your body reacts by releasing stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol to switch you into fight-or-flight mode.

Digestive health

Inflammation

Immune system

Bone density

Sexual health

Sleep

Anxiety

“Day-to-day stress takes its toll on everyone,” she says. “We’re constantly bombarded by threats and changes, but because we don’t usually literally fight or run, we stay reactive. We’re bathed and flooded in stress hormones.”

How to Manage the Most Stressful Events in Life

When stress strikes, you can take steps to reduce the impact on your body. To alleviate symptoms and manage even the top stressors in life, Dr. Adan recommends these three steps:

1. Take Action

Your body is primed to act, so go ahead and get physically moving. “Contract your muscles, release and shake it out. You can march in place or wring a towel – 30 to 60 seconds will reboot your body and return you to physical stability,” Dr. Adan says.

2. Breathe

Hit the pause button and tune into yourself. Consider using guided imagery and mindfulness to engage in the moment. Being present will realign the body. “Think: ‘I am here; it is what it is.’ It’s about acceptance, not control,” she says.

3. Feel Good

Take at least 30 seconds to just feel good. It’ll release the same endorphins you get when you exercise. “Think about what you’re grateful for,” Dr. Adan says. “Tap or sing along to a song. I tell my clients to keep Play-Doh at their desks and take a minute to play.” Research shows that using this type of framework for roughly five to 10 minutes a day will improve your health, longevity and productivity. While this is particularly important following stressful life events, it’s better to make it an everyday habit. "Not one of us can’t spare five minutes a day,” Dr. Adan says. “It’s a choice for health.”

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1. Poor Set

Problems with setting are the most common problem when it comes to preserve making. A poor set can occur for a number of reasons; too much or too little sugar was used, an insufficient amount of pectin may have been used, the fruit used was either over ripe or under ripe or you may have cooked your mixture for too long. Don’t worry though as it is still possible to rectify the problem just follow the simple steps below. Before you start you need to have a selection of sterilised jars available for re-potting your jam once you have finished. Now empty the runny preserve back into your preserving pan and try re-heating it. Bring it to a boil whilst stirring constantly to stop it from sticking, allow it to boil for 1 minute then re-test the set. If the set is now correct then re-pot and seal your jars. If the set is still runny then try adding pectin. You will need approximately half the amount of pectin that is indicated by your recipe. Please be careful when adding pectin as too much will leave you with a set that is too solid and it is not possible to rectify this so always add less than you think is necessary and test the set and then add more if required. We recommend commercial pectin in either liquid or powder form for this process. The set of your jam should be correct now so re-pot and seal.