URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / April 2022 / Stress Management Skill: Planning Stress Management Skill: Planning A study of over 3,000 people in 29 countries a decade ago showed that about 25% of perceived happiness is accounted for by how well we manage stress. The skill delivering the most impact was planning! Planning is acting ahead and paying attention upstream to see what needs doing. The New England Centenarian Study of the Boston University School of Medicine finds stress management to be a leading skill among participants. So whether paying a parking ticket before it doubles or having that conversation with your boss sooner rather than later to iron out a growing communication issue, heading stress off at the pass by planning can literally be a health practice to add years to your life. Learn more at time.com UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals. 4/6/2022 You may also like Could Keeping a Happiness Journal Lengthen Your Life? Boost Your Team's Positivity Consume News with Awareness Make Work-Life Balance Second Nature