Written by: Anitta
When your feeling overwhelmed and when you think everything is going all wrong in life…
1. Reflect on the positive aspects of your life [unconditional love, career, education, family and friends, personal achievements etc.]
2. Understand what barriers/obstacles you are presented with at the present moment
3. Think about practical things that can be done to overcome the barriers/obstacles
4. Assess the situation and determine how much time you would need to eliminate the barriers/obstacles [tackle the issues individually and set goals]
5. Create a support network for yourself with individuals who you can confide in and trust
Reducing stress and leading a happy life…
- Spend time doing the things you absolutely love to do [reading, writing, dancing, drawing, painting, playing sports, volunteering, traveling, yoga, meditation etc.]
- Have a cup of herbal tea to calm nerves [eliminate caffeinated and toxic beverages]
- Take a soothing bath with Epsom salts to relax
- Light some scented candles to create a warm ambiance
- Listen to relaxation music
- Attend a yoga class to release tension in your body
- Meditate to clear your mind
- Go for a walk/jog/run
- Exercise regularly – running on a treadmill, aquafit class, spinning class
- Go for a massage with a registered massage therapist
- Try alternative medicine: Acupuncture
- Surround yourself with people you love to be around
- Travel to places you’ve always wanted to visit
- Indulge in food, eat well and try different cuisines
- Create a bucket list [swimming with dolphins, skydiving, bungee jumping, run a marathon etc.]
- Read inspiring reading material
- Let go of anything negative in your life
- Leave past hurts in the past so you can open your heart to the present and future
- Connect with your personal support network regularly
- Speak to a counsellor, life coach, psychologist etc.
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