Whether you are dealing with issues from the recent flooding or navigating other life transitions, know there are resources to support your journey. When facing a stressful or traumatic event, healthy coping strategies can help:
- Take care of yourself. Eat well, get enough sleep, and find opportunities to move your body, even if it’s just a short walk.
- Stay connected. Reach out to friends, family, or someone you trust and talk about how you’re doing.
- Limit news exposure. Constant coverage of a traumatic event can increase stress and anxiety.
- Maintain a routine. Regular meals, sleep, and activities you enjoy can provide a sense of stability.
- Know when to ask for help. Stress is a normal response to unexpected events, but if it feels overwhelming or persists, consider seeking additional help.
Support is always within reach. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential counseling and resources for managing stress, relationships, and change. Check out the online toolkits by logging in with your Ball State University username and password at
bsu.lifeworks.com or call 888-851-7032.
Fly Well is our university-wide wellbeing initiative, designed to bring together the many resources available to you so you can explore, engage, and take the next step in your wellbeing journey.