It’s the beginning of the year and many of us have created ambitious goals for work, home and community. Just the mere thought of all that we want or need to accomplish spikes our heart rates and blood pressure creating the feeling of stress. Don’t let stress derail you from focusing on and achieving your goals or, worse, steal your health and joy.

Join WELD for our kickoff emerging professionals’ series featuring Dr. Anahi Ortiz, Franklin County Medical Coroner in the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, on the topic of stress and the professional woman. Dr. Ortiz will share information on:

• The warning signs of stress and how they present in you

• Coping mechanisms for handling stress, including a practical exercise

• Ways to use stress to help you