Highlands at Gann Ranch
HIGHLANDS at Gann Ranch
MAY 2016 | VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5
Important Contact Information – Stay connected! If you are not aware, there are some easy ways to get connected to neighbors in Gann Ranch. None of these are directly maintained by the HOA, which is probably best. These apps/websites are a great ways to chat, message, and connect with your neighbors! Facebook: The Highlands of Gann Ranch does have a facebook group page. It’s not highly visited or updated, but when there is an event or need to communicate it is one place where we will post things. Please “friend” us if you are on Facebook: Highlands at Gann Rann Nextdoor “app”: online or on your phone you can access this app. https://nextdoor.com/ When you join you become connected to the “neighborhood” for Gann Ranch, as well as surrounding neighborhoods if you like. Currently we have around 118 folks in the Gann Ranch group. So we are finding this to be a good way to stay connected to a larger number of you-all! If you are interested in joining please do! And of course – if you need to contact our HOA management – here is their info: HOA Management contact info: Goodwin Management Customer Service Info@goodwintx.com 512-502-7515
How do you tell the difference between good stress and bad? Feeling stressed can feel perfectly normal, especially during exam time. You might notice that sometimes being stressed-out motivates you to focus on your work, yet at other times, you feel incredibly overwhelmed and can’t concentrate on anything. While stress affects everyone in different ways, there are two major types of stress: stress that’s beneficial and motivating — good stress — and stress that causes anxiety and even health problems — bad stress. Here’s more on the benefits and side effects of stress and how to tell if you’re experiencing too much stress. Benefit of Stress According to experts, stress is a burst of energy that basically advises you on what to do. In small doses, stress has many advantages. For instance, stress can help you meet daily challenges and motivates you to reach your goals. In fact, stress can help you accomplish tasks more efficiently. It can even boost memory. Stress is also a vital warning system, producing the fight-or-flight response. When the brain perceives some kind of stress, it starts flooding the body with chemicals like epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. This creates a variety of reactions such as an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Plus, the senses suddenly have a laserlike focus so you can avoid physically stressful situations — such as jumping away from a moving car — and be safe. In addition, there are various health benefits with a little bit of stress. Researchers believe that some stress can help to fortify the immune system. For instance, stress can improve how your heart works and protect your body from infection. In one study, individuals who experienced moderate levels of stress before surgery were able to recover faster than individuals who had low or high levels. Side Effects of Stress Stress is key for survival, but too much stress can be detrimental. Emotional stress that stays around for weeks or months can weaken the immune system and cause high blood pressure, fatigue, depression, anxiety and even heart disease. In particular, too much epinephrine can be harmful to your heart. It can change the arteries (Continued on Page 2)
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