When you look at physical activity through the lens of each Total Force Fitness domain, you’ll see there are many ways to use it to optimize daily stress. Mental, social, and spiritual fitness, nutrition, and sleep can all positively affect stress. For example, if you get 7–9 hours of sleep, go for a run with a friend, and limit fast food consumption for a day, you can experience more positive feelings and reduced levels of stress that day. Use these Total Force Fitness (TFF) domain strategies to help optimize your daily work and life stressors.
Published on: April 23, 2024
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