Dealing with Stress

Whether your in first grade, finishing your doctoral degree, have forty year of experience in your field, or your anywhere in between you deal with STRESS! Stress is a part of everyone's everyday life and that isn't a bad thing. In fact, stress helps motivate you to get the things important to you done. You wouldn't be stressed about a test if you didn't care about your grade. Even though it's good, sometimes are stress can get to be a little too much for us. If you need some help controlling stress here are some tips for you!

1. Talk with someone about what your stressing about:
           Talking with a teacher, a parent, a psychologist, or a friend can be really helpful. They can help you work through your stress so you can think more clearly and work more efficiently. Even if they can't give you any advice you'll probably find that getting everything off your chest will help.

2. Engage in physical exercise:
            Exercising can be a great way to take a break from a project and relax. You don't need to go out and go for a five mile run, but maybe just go outside for a nice walk and get some fresh air. It will allow your brain to take a break and relax. Try not to think about your stressor and just let go.

3. Change your outlook on the problem:
           Sometimes we stress over the smallest things and they really aren't that big of a deal. If your worrying about something try taking a step back and looking at it a different way. For example, if you're stressing about a big problem try breaking up into smaller projects and give yourself a reward every time you finish a part.


4. Pray, meditate or enhance your spiritual life:
            Take sometime to think about yourself and your spiritual life. You'll find that taking time off to focus on a different part of your life can be really helpful to clear your mind and become a little more content before going back to whatever you were stressing about.


5. Find a great relaxation technique:
            It could be a breathing exercise, yoga, or certain stretches. Relaxation techniques can be found online and can be done in a lot of different places. Check out this video of my favorite technique and look for your own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoM57Z8dRUY

Now that I've shared some way to get rid of stress I think it's important to point out some of the not so helpful methods.

Try not to:

1. Ignore your own needs and work herder and fast
2. Ignore the problem and hope it goes away
3. Over or under eat
4. Smoke, drink, or do drugs to relieve stress
5. Over or under sleep
6. Go shopping and overspend to make yourself feel good
7. Get irritable and take it out on others

I know not all of these things are avoidable ( I can get really grumpy when stressed), but try to recognize when your doing them and work to change it.

     Good luck to everyone on your stress management. Remember a bit of stress is good, but you need to keep it in check. Find the stress management technique that works best for you. If you have any good stress management tips feel free to share them in the comments!

Always Get Back Up

     I've always found it interesting how quickly life can change, for better or worse. It's amazing how you can fall down and not know what to do with yourself. I can hardly believe it has been nearly a year since I wrote on this blog. I know why I stopped. It was because I didn't get reelected. I want to explain that it wasn't because I didn't want to continue, but because it saddened me to know that the reason I started this blog couldn't continue to be my reason for writing it. Also, I felt as though it my not be my place to write it anymore. I wrote other blogs in my time away, but none are as near to my heart as this one. That being said I am excited to get things up and running again. I'm going to start by telling you why it is important that you always get back up when you fall down.

     As I mentioned earlier my fall that led to this blog having a long break was not being elected. It hurt for me to realize that I wasn't in that position of leadership anymore. I felt as though something that had become my life was suddenly taken away. Of course it wasn't just taken away from me. I should have been expecting it for a while, but I had gotten distracted from the fact by the new elections. Needless to say I was upset because I felt like I had failed, like I couldn't help anymore. I hadn't wanted to loose, but I did. But as the days past I begin to recognize all that the experience had given me. The experience of running again had given me a chance to meet new people and instill new ideas in others minds. It helped me learn more about who I was as a leader and what I could do for others. Lastly, it showed me how much I had grown from when I ran the first time. It truly did give me an amazing idea of everything HOSA had given me.

     But the point of this post isn't to tell you what loosing taught me, its to tell you how important it is to find strength after loosing. Looking back I realize that after I lost the election I grew so much more because I gave myself the opportunity. I reflected on my loss and I moved on and that was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. When you fail you have a choice, you can sit there and be upset or you can get up and move past it. Moving past loosing gave me the opportunity to see how truly amazing my experience, from winning the first election to loosing the second one, truly was. When you fall down you are blessed with this amazing strength that allows you to become a stronger person.

     I hope everyone who reads this begins to understand the importance of our failures and why it is necessary to get back up  on your own to feet. Without our failures we would all be egotistical jerks who believed ourselves to be invincible. Without our strength to get back up after we failed we would all be left to wither away to nothingness after the first time we fell off a bike. Our failures are what make us who we are. The strength and courage to continue towards our goals after we fail are what create the most amazing leaders. A person who travels far in life is incredible, but a person who has traveled just as far on a much rougher road can be admired even more. This person has shown strength and determination, some of the most important values for a leader. I hope you know that failure will always be a part of life and that finding the strength to move past it is what will change you for the better. No matter what happens, whenever you fall, always get back up and move forward. Never let the world keep you down. 

Long Live Rebekah

Rebekah Catron

President

Future health professional

HOSA in One Word: 

"HOSA Means confidene, passion, and hope"

The last state officer I get to write about is the amazing Rebekah Catron, our state president. She is currently attending Westmont college as a biology major. She is one of the most energetic and fun people you will ever meet. She is always in a good mood but knows when he needs to be serious. She is a phenominal leader

To Rebekah HOSA Means confidene, passion, and hope. Her favorite thing about HOSA is the wide variety of events that build skills and leadership. She lose the real life expertise that it gives the members. Her favorite thing about being a state officer is being able to take what the members want an make it a reality. Rebekah always work to help the members and does an excellent job leading our team.

This year Rebekah has had a large impact on each of the officers. One of the most important things Rebekah teaches everyone is to be the best leader you can. She always works to help each officer reach their fullest potential. Another great thig Rebekah teaches everyone is the importance of a positive outlook. Despite te struggles she goes through, Rebekah faces every day with a smile. She is always happy to meet new people and have new experiences. She works with a smile on her face and a dream in her heart. She is a wonderful person and I am so happy to have experienced her amazing effect on others.

Rebekah's advice to the members is "Set a goal and go for it. Don’t let anyone stop you"

Kyle's Story

Kyle Damron

President-Elect

Future Medical School Professor 

HOSA in one word: Transformative

"HOSA leaves me speechless"

The current president-elect is the amazing Kyle Damron. Kyle is currently studying for his future as a medical school professor at Sierra college. Kyle is one of the most passionate, inspirational people I have ever met. He is constantly working for the good of others and will always give you 100%

To Kyle HOSA means family. When he is a part of HOSA he feels like he is a part of something much bigger. Kyle's favorite thing about HOSA is being a part of an organization with a common goal. He loves that there are thousands of members across the country that are all working towards bettering the world through our futures as health professionals. His favorite thing about being a state officer is being able to inspire and empower a future group of leaders.

Kyle has taught me so many things. He has taught me to work hard and take initiative. He has shown me the importance of communication and offering help. Most importantly, he has taught me the importance of passion and serving others. I remember when I first met Kyle at my Regional Leadership Conference. He was so excited to be there and be interacting with the members. I still remember him listening to me like I was the only thing that mattered as I prattled on about something implement unimportant. He never stopped me or interrupted me, he interacted with me and made me feel important. I remember watching him and thinking I wanted to be able to do that. His dedication to the members is one if his best qualities and his passion for others is beyond anything I have ever seen. He is one of the biggest reasons I became a state officer and my life is so much better because I met him.

Kyle's advice to all of his members is "Make every effort to avoid being satisfied, even when you think you’ve made it learn how to question your contentment because contentment will compromise your poteintial"

Kryz's Korner

Kryz Noack

Vice President of Membership

Future Doctor

HOSA in One Word: Opportunistic

“I love helping people”

The current Vice President of Membership is one of a kind. She is smart, fun, entertaining, and all around amazing. Kryz Noack is one of the most wonderful individuals you will ever meet. She serves Cal-HOSA as a part of John Muir Health HOSA. She is currently studying to become a doctor and hopes to one day work in the emergency room. She loves everything about HOSA and all it has to offer its members

To Kryz HOSA means student leaders. As a part of HOSA she knows that the students want to go for it in the health care. She believes HOSA is a place for leadership and a place to understand the professional, realistic side of the world. Her favorite thing about HOSA is that it exists to help student get real world experience. She loves the real world applications it has for its members. As a state officer Kryz loves leading and helping all of Cal-HOSA’s great members!

Kryz is a phenomenal member and an excellent leader. She offers so much to so many and will never say no when you need her. She shows the team professionalism, hard work, commitment, dedication, and perseverance. Above all else, Kryz teaches the importance of helping others. Kryz is always one of the first people to offer assistance and will always be there when you need her. She outs HOSA first and helping her team, chapter, and members throughout the state is one of her favorite things to do. Kryz is a remarkable person and when she touches your life you know it has been changed for the better

Amit Who?

Amitoj Sandhu

Vice President of Leadership

Future Physician

HOSA in One Word: Unique

Amitoj Sandhu is a hard person to forget about. Amit serves as Cal-HOSA’s Vice President of Leadership from Ohlone College where he is studying to be a physician. Amit is an incredible individual. He is charismatic, fun, and an amazing person to be around. He loves serving Cal-HOSA and we love having him

For Amit  hosa is an opportunity, an opportunity for people to find out who they are in the best way possible, in their best form. Where they can become the best leaders possible. Where every member can realize their potential to become a leader. His favorite thing about Cal-HOSA is Being able to meet so many passionate and driven student dedicated to the same vision as he is. Students who inspire him to be the best Amit possible. He loves serving as a state officer because it gives him a chance to take his commitment to HOSA to the next level and the opportunity to impact HOSA in his own way.

Amit has done so much for our organization and has taught our team a variety of lessons. He has helped us understand the importance of teamwork, speaking up, and patience. One of the biggest thing Amit has taught me is the importance of fun. Amit shows everyone that even in the most serious situations there is still room for a little fun. It can be as simple as cracking a joke or giving a hug. He has a way of lifting up spirits and making everyone happy to be there. He shows us that you can be fun and professional at the same time. Amitoj Sandhu has been a pleasure to work with and I would never trade the experience.

Amit’s Advice to the members is to do your best because each of you has the potential to be great. All you have to do is try and give it your everything… You just have to believe in yourself

Albert the Great

Alberto Vargas

Region 5 Vice President

Future Health Professional

Albert Vargas is the current Region 5 Vice President. He is almost ready to graduate from Southwest High School and is very excited about his future as a health professional. Albert is the kind of person who will always surprise you. He is quiet and thoughtful in meetings and fun and talkative with friends. He loves the gym and is insanely smart. He is the kind of person who breaks every stereotype you throw at him

Albert has taught the entire team a lot of things by just being himself. He shows us the importance of careful thought and thinking through things on a regular basis. He teaches us the importance of health. One huge thing he teaches us is to put yourself out there and break the stereotypes. He shows us that nothing should stop you from going after what you want. He never lets fear or negative people get in his way. He is always striving for the best and it has been an honor to serve with him.