How do you manage stress?
You will have your own story, your own triggers. Do you know what makes you feel stressed?
There is no “quick fix”, but today try some of these:
❤️Observe your inner dialogue. Are you telling yourself “I’m so stressed, I can’t do this, this is awful?”... Negative or unrealistic self talk fuels the fire.
❤️Begin encouraging yourself as you would a best friend “I can do this, I’m doing my best, it’s all ok”.
❤️Keep perspective. Will this matter a year down the line? If not, pull back.
❤️Remember everything passes and emotions too, shift and change. Hang in there and take care of yourself until they do.
❤️Breathe, make a conscious effort to physically relax each area in your body.
❤️Do something every single day, even if only for a few minutes, that is good for you, makes you feel happy and relaxed. Create good habits of self care.
❤️Begin to teach your mind to quiet. Choose a relaxation from utube (Jason Stephenson is fab) and do this daily.
❤️Move! Even if a quick walk around the block or a dance around your kitchen. Exercise burns off the “stress chemicals”.
❤️Smile. This changes your physiology and tricks your mind into thinking you’re happy!
What is your top tip for managing stress?
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