PCmor7
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I'm sure I've touched on this here and there, but quality of life and emotional wellness have become big focuses in my life. I almost quit college during orientation because a bullying situation from a HS teacher got out of hand and made it to the point where I was having trouble functioning in large groups. I beat it as much as one can with the help of some friends and professors, but, since then, I've made it a big focus of any relationship to try to help others from having to face what I did. I posted this on my FB the other day to assist anyone that might be dealing with high-stress levels.
1. Take a deep breath, or maybe several. And concentrate on that while you do it. It's a stress reliever. And do that before anything else, so you are responding, not reacting.
2. Also, concentrate on relaxing one muscle. If you can, concentrate on a second and a third after that.
3. Stretch. And breathe or count when you do. That puts your mind on something simple and takes it off what's causing your stress.
4. Take a quick nap. A half-hour. Even 15 minutes. Your body is like a battery. Rest and sleep recharge it. And stress and anxiety steal your charge. This will replenish it. Napping's underrated.
5. Do something physical. Lift something. Do jumping jacks. Even a little bit of this releases endorphins. You'll feel energized and better self-esteem. You'll trust yourself more when you make your decision or take your action and feel more confidence that you're doing the right thing.
6. Turn on some music that hits. Depending on who you are, it can be a hype track or a soothing one. Concentrate on the beat and the way it makes you feel. Or read something that makes you feel good. Maybe a passage from a book or a card or letter you got from someone close to you that puts you into a positive frame of mind.
7. Do something tedious or routine or something you do well. Do a little yard work or cook something. That serves two purposes. It takes your mind off the anxiety and burns off nervous energy. It also gives you a win to build your confidence before attacking the problem that's got you stressed.
8. Purge the task at hand from your mind. You've probably overthought it. Your brain knows the pros and cons by now, and anything else is overthinking and that's going to be counterproductive. I did this before every exam I took in college and graduated with honors. Clear the mechanism, and by that I mean your brain. Get rid of the extra junk you've been thinking. When you're asked the question, your brain will recall the correct answer.
9. Now that you've cleaned out everything else, trust your intuition. You're calm, poised. You aren't acting impulsively or out of fear. You're in control. You know what's right, so just do it and don't spend any energy being worried about the outcome. You finally acted and you acted from a good place. More often than not, you'll feel accomplished from doing so.
Have a great day.
1. Take a deep breath, or maybe several. And concentrate on that while you do it. It's a stress reliever. And do that before anything else, so you are responding, not reacting.
2. Also, concentrate on relaxing one muscle. If you can, concentrate on a second and a third after that.
3. Stretch. And breathe or count when you do. That puts your mind on something simple and takes it off what's causing your stress.
4. Take a quick nap. A half-hour. Even 15 minutes. Your body is like a battery. Rest and sleep recharge it. And stress and anxiety steal your charge. This will replenish it. Napping's underrated.
5. Do something physical. Lift something. Do jumping jacks. Even a little bit of this releases endorphins. You'll feel energized and better self-esteem. You'll trust yourself more when you make your decision or take your action and feel more confidence that you're doing the right thing.
6. Turn on some music that hits. Depending on who you are, it can be a hype track or a soothing one. Concentrate on the beat and the way it makes you feel. Or read something that makes you feel good. Maybe a passage from a book or a card or letter you got from someone close to you that puts you into a positive frame of mind.
7. Do something tedious or routine or something you do well. Do a little yard work or cook something. That serves two purposes. It takes your mind off the anxiety and burns off nervous energy. It also gives you a win to build your confidence before attacking the problem that's got you stressed.
8. Purge the task at hand from your mind. You've probably overthought it. Your brain knows the pros and cons by now, and anything else is overthinking and that's going to be counterproductive. I did this before every exam I took in college and graduated with honors. Clear the mechanism, and by that I mean your brain. Get rid of the extra junk you've been thinking. When you're asked the question, your brain will recall the correct answer.
9. Now that you've cleaned out everything else, trust your intuition. You're calm, poised. You aren't acting impulsively or out of fear. You're in control. You know what's right, so just do it and don't spend any energy being worried about the outcome. You finally acted and you acted from a good place. More often than not, you'll feel accomplished from doing so.
Have a great day.
