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4 As of stress reduction, accept, avoid, alter, adapt

4-A's of stress reduction: accept, avoid, alter, and adapt

This qualitative study by Jensen et al. (2023) explores how engineering undergraduates experience and understand stress within their unique academic culture. Participants described their experiences related to stress, shared norms, and expectations students have pertaining to stress and mental health.

Engineering/architecture students, in particular, face unique pressures due to the intensity of training. Research highlights heavy workload, difficult assignments, pressure to maintain high grades, competition among peers and pressure to pursue external academic enrichment as major stressors.

Recipe for Shepherd's Pie

, ConnexOntario offers assistance via phone (1‑866‑531‑2600), text (“CONNEX” to 247247), online chat or email, staffed by trained professionals who listen with compassion and guide callers toward local treatment programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.

JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) is about giving oneself permission to step back and choose rest, focus, or quiet when needed, without guilt or self-judgement.

People who experienced more affectionate touch reported less stress and anxiety, more happiness, and even showed hormonal shifts linked to bonding (higher oxytocin) and lower stress (lower cortisol).

While traditions vary, Lunar New Year generally marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar, and is a time for family gatherings, cultural rituals, food, and honouring ancestors, as well as welcoming good luck, health, and prosperity for the year ahead.

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Featured Resource - Employee Career Development Advisor

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Well-being Tip of the Month: The 4's of stress relief

Spotlight on Research - Does Engineering Culture Impact Student Mental Health?

Setting reasonable standards for yourself as an engineering or architecture student

Recipe of the month – Shepherd's Pie

Featured Resource - ConnexOntario

Well-being tip of the month – Embrace JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)

Spotlight on Research – Affectionate Touch Boosts Well-being

Charging Into the Year of the Horse! Celebrate LNY with Friends and Family