MANAGE STRESS AND MEANINGFUL MINDFULNESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP

Challenge..Ask someone to go for your walk with you sometime this weekend and enjoy that extra time to connect with someone you care about. it is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety as the holidays approach. During the bustle of December, we can sometimes have trouble taking time to slow down, connect with those we love and manage our stress. 

I’m not telling you anything new by expressing how important managing your stress is. But, what do you do on a regular basis to keep your stress at bay? What’s your favorite way, if you had your choice? A hot bath? Reading a chapter in a great book? A quick power nap? Whatever it is that relaxes you the most – do that today. 

Use this time to unplug from electronics. Leave your phone in another room and notice how it feels to be unplugged during this time. Does it make you anxious or more relaxed? If you’re filled with anxiety because your phone isn’t within reach – try this experiment daily until the stress begins to dissipate when you’re without a phone. If you’re feeling more relaxed, start doing this more often, and enjoy the benefits!

MINDFULNESS TIP...

No matter how hard we try, curveballs will always find a way to sneak in. It’s an inevitability of life, and that’s perfectly fine — if we are prepared to handle them! 

This season especially can feel hectic, rushed, overbooked and anxiety-ridden. So it’s the perfect time to put your focus on how you handle these stressors of life and make some tweaks to improve any areas that need a pick-me-up.

The thing about a worrisome mind is that it’s typically worrying about the future. This makes it extremely hard to be present, so being conscious of this is crucial. Practice being present and mindful of your current moment, the day you’re in right now, and with practice, you’ll notice the stress of tomorrow will dissipate over time.

Sometimes, when I feel particularly anxious, I focus on each of my senses. What do I smell right now? What do I see right now? What do I hear right now? 

This brings you to the present moment and helps snap you out of your anxious thoughts.

Try it, it really works!

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