URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / June 2016 June 2016 Build a Stress Management “Tool Kit” With a thoughtful approach to stress management, you can reduce the risk of harm from prolonged stress and avoid unhealthy ways of coping with it. Soft Skills to Know: Be “Healthy Competitive” Healthy competitiveness is a learned skill and an energetic approach to work that shows you are proactive, focused, and positive. Mindfulness on the Move Mindfulness as an approach to health and wellness is quickly moving into health care. Plug In to Peaks of Productivity Try this productivity booster: Draw a timeline and identify when you experience your high- and low-energy periods during the day.