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Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress
Accept Your Feelings:
Even though anxiety can be scary, you have to remember that anxiety is just a feeling.
Accepting anxiety is one of the first things you have to do if you want to overcome it.
Not Everything is as it Seems:
Anxiety or panic can be scary and take a toll on the body. It can bring on stomach aches, headaches, fatigue, the list goes on.
Just breathe and remind yourself that your panic will pass.
Question Your Thoughts:
When you’re anxious, your mind can play tricks on you and make things feel way worse than they actually are.
Just because your presentation didn’t go as planned does not mean your team thinks any less of you. Even professional speakers get nervous from time to time.
The next time your feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts, ask yourself these questions…
- What’s the worst thing that can happen?
- If this does happen, how can I deal with it?
- Has this happened before? If so, how did I deal with it?
Focus on The Here and The Now:
Those who experience anxiety tend to worry about things that may or may not happen in the future.
Nothing in life is guaranteed. We never know what tomorrow has in store.
Focusing on the here and the now can help prevent anxiety and keep you grounded.
It’s Time To Stop Putting So Much Pressure On Ourselves
The truth is, life can be stressful. Everything from school to work to friends can be a lot to juggle.
Some stressful situations are out of our hands, and there isn’t much we can do about them.
However, some of your habits may be contributing to some of your stress.
Are you wondering what we mean by that? Keep on reading to learn more.
Perfectionism and High Achievinemnt Are Not The Same:
Wanting to do well and wanting to be perfect are two completely different things.
In life, you never fail. You either win or you learn.
Live a Balanced Life:
Even if you absolutely love your job, too much of anything is not healthy.
We get it. Sometimes when you’re in the zone, it’s easier to work late and get the job done. But that should not become a habit.
There is so much more to life than work. Even if you feel fine right now, it’s only a matter of time until you experience burnout or anxiety.
Getting enough sleep, spending time with loved ones and having fun are all very important things.
Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do to prevent stress and keep it at bay.
Be Optimistic:
We can’t control what other people do or think.
But we can control our actions and thoughts. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, a few positive affirmations can go a long way. The secret is to talk to yourself the same way you’d talk to a best friend.
It’s Okay To Feel Overwhelmed:
So many of us are guilty of pushing our feelings aside, hoping they will fade on our own.
The longer you hold emotions in, the more they intensify.
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, that is completely okay. You are allowed to feel whatever you want to feel.
You just have to learn how to deal with those feelings in healthy ways. The sooner you start, the better.
Practices to Prevent Holiday Stress
Time certainly does fly, and the holiday season will be here before we know it.
You know what they say. The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year.
But they can also be quite stressful. Everything from sending holiday cards to finding the ‘perfect’ gift can bring on anxiety.
The good news is, there are several tips and tricks that can help make the holiday season less stressful.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Set Priorities:
Even though this year our holiday events will be smaller and/or take place virtually, we still need to set priorities.
We only have so many hours in a day and can only attend so many virtual events without feeling burned out.
Don’t be afraid to politely decline events if you ever feel like you have too much on your plate.
Set a Schedule:
When life gets busy, we can often forget to take breaks or differentiate between high priority and low priority tasks.
Some tasks should be completed before others. And some tasks don’t even need to be completed at all.
As we stated earlier, everything from sending cards to buying gifts to preparing meals can be exhausting.
We all have our own focus style. Some people prefer doing difficult tasks all in one sitting.
While others prefer breaking up difficult tasks and slowly working on them throughout the day.
It all comes down to what works best for you.
Take Shortcuts If You Can:
Holiday traditions are not an all or nothing thing.
Never feel guilty about putting yourself first. If you’re ever at a virtual event and too exhausted to stay until the end, you can always leave a little bit early.
Self-care is important all year round. If you have a feeling the holidays may be a bit stressful this year, there is no need to worry.
Simply listen to your body and carve out some extra me-time.
When to Call and When to Text
Here’s something for you to think about.
How many hours a week do you think you spend talking on the phone?
And how many hours a week do you think you spend texting?
Chances are you spend many more hours a week texting. And you are not the only one. Texting is very easy, and you can reply basically whenever you’d like. While talking on the phone requires you to be completely present.
These past several months, most of us have been texting a lot more than usual.
Texting has been one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with friends and family while social distancing.
The only thing is, texting is not always enough.
Of course, texting friends and family is far better than having no communication at all.
But there’s something special about hearing someone’s voice and/or seeing their face.
Sometimes text messages can get misunderstood or lost in our inbox.
Here’s an example. Have you ever vented to a friend via text after a bad day and didn’t get the response you were looking for?
Maybe you felt like they didn’t understand. Or maybe you felt like you weren’t there for you.
Chances are, your friend didn’t fully understand the situation or misread something in your text.
Phone calls make it much easier to get your point across and clearly communicate emotions.
Don’t get us wrong. Texting is great too.
It’s a very practical and easy way to pass on a quick message or confirm small details.
But solely relying on texting can make it much harder to maintain strong and healthy social connections during COVID.
Simply picking up the phone and calling a friend just to chat can go a long way.
Typing is one thing. Voices are another.
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Dealing With and Overcoming Guilt
Even though guilt is natural and we all experience it from time – time, that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.
Guilt can be exhausting, overwhelming and take a toll on our energy levels.
Even though guilt can be hard to process and understand, you can overcome it. Keep on reading to learn more.
Notice It:
The very first thing you have to do is notice your guilt. Simply noticing your feelings can help you come to terms with them and understand them.
Ask Yourself Questions:
Once you’ve become aware of your guilt, you can start studying it.
Here are a handful of questions that can help you get started…
1) Why am I feeling guilty?
2) Am I exaggerating anything?
3) Where is my guilt coming from?
4) Is there anything I can do to help my guilt subside.
Ask for Forgiveness:
We can’t control how others think and feel. At the end of the day we can only control our actions and thoughts.
Whenever you’ve let someone down, generally, the first step to moving forward is issuing a sincere apology.
But you don’t need to stop there.
Forgiving yourself is just as important (if not more) than asking for forgiveness.
We all make mistakes, and no one in this world is perfect. In order to move on from difficult events, it’s important to forgive yourself and truly mean it.
Let’s Talk Silver Linings
Every event has a silver lining. Sometimes you just have to look for it. Here are 4 silver linings that have come out of the pandemic.
Family Time
Before the pandemic, most of us would spend the vast majority of our days at work/school, commuting and running errands.
Right now, leaving the house is a very rare event. Now that most of us are working and learning from home, we have so much more free time to spend with our family.
Families can eat all three meals together seven days a week.
Siblings can help each other with homework assignments.
And couples can spend more quality one on one time together.
Coronavirus has helped bring so many family members closer together and help deepen relationships.
Making New Friends
It’s easy to assume that social distancing would only make it harder to connect with friends. But that’s not the case. Not all of us feel comfortable attending large events or hanging out in crowds. Some people feel more relaxed and natural communicating via video chat or texting.
The pandemic has made it much easier for us to reach out to older friends and even make new ones.
Comfort + Practically
There’s nothing like having a fully stocked fridge 5 feet away from your workspace. There’s also nothing like working in pyjama pants and slippers every day.
Of course, some people love dressing up and having somewhere to go. But that doesn’t mean they love that every single day. Now, pyjama day is technically every day.
Professional Development
Networking events are a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and industry professionals. The only downside is, not all networking events take place our backyard.
Virtual networking events have always been around. But they were nowhere near as popular as they are now. Now, we have the opportunity to virtually network with people all over the world!
No matter what industry you are in, you can never have too many connections.
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Positive Outcomes of Divorce
Going through a divorce is far from easy. It truly is a loss and can even be traumatic. However, even the most difficult situations have a silver lining.
Here are 4 positive outcomes of divorce.
It’s Liberating:
In life, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.
You don’t have to stay in a relationship that makes you unhappy or brings on stress and anxiety.
We only live one life. You deserve to spend it with people who make you happy and feel like the best version of yourself.
It’s Hopeful:
You know what they say. When one door closes, another one opens. Leaving a bad relationship opens up the door for a new and healthy relationship. There are so many people out there in this world, and you never know who you’ll meet.
You Get Stronger:
You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for.
We all have our own grieving process. It may take weeks, months or even years to recover from a divorce. But things will get better.
Every day you will get stronger. Every day will become easier.
It Can Benefit The Kids:
It’s normal for couples to stay in unhappy marriages because they think it’s best for the kids.
However, sometimes divorcing is the best thing you can do for both yourself and the children.
It’s important for parents to model healthy relationship behaviour.
Kids pick up on more details than you may think. Seeing their parents constantly arguing or unhappy can impact them now and later in life.
The 4 R’s to Managing Stress
Ready to learn the 4 R’s to managing stress? Keep on reading to learn more.
Reject
The first step to successfully managing stress is to eliminate as many stressors as possible.
Not sure where to begin? Here’s what to do!
Sit down and write out a list of 5 – 10 things that are currently stressing you out.
Once you have your list ready, start brainstorming and see if there is anything you can do to make those situations a little less stressful.
Here’s an example. Let’s say your dishwasher broke, and you’ve been stressing out over all the extra housework.
You have two choices. You can either do all the dishes yourself, or you can ask for some help. Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Reframe
Unfortunately, we can’t reject everything that causes us stress.
But we can reframe the events. It all comes down to mindset shifts.
Let’s say driving in heavy traffic really stresses you out.
Of course, we can try our best to avoid rush hour, but sometimes life doesn’t work that way.
The next time you are stuck in traffic, instead of feeling stressed, you can take the opportunity to sing along to your favorite radio station or catch up on some podcasts.
Relieve
Next, it’s time to relieve stress.
Sometimes rejecting and refreshing stressful situations isn’t enough. And that’s okay.
There are several healthy activities that can help you relieve stress.
You can go on a walk, take a hot shower, meditate or watch some TV.
Refresh
Even though we can’t travel right now, there are plenty of ways you can feel refreshed right at home.
You know yourself better than anyone. Whatever activities tend to relax you, go ahead and do them!
Even going to sleep an hour earlier after a tough day can be very helpful.
Secrets to Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Right now, so many of us are either working nonstop or not enough. We all have those days where we work through lunch or lounge around the house for a little too long once in a while.
But if we aren’t careful those once in a while habits can turn into a daily thing.
It may take some time, but you have what it takes to work from home successfully.
Set a Schedule
Have you ever had one of those mornings where you woke up and immediately jumped into work?
Our morning sets the tone for our entire day and starting work right away can be a little overwhelming. A good rule of thumb is to set your alarm around 30 – 60 minutes before your workday begins. That should give you enough time to have breakfast and relax before the work begins.
Even though you are working from home, you still deserve to have an enjoyable morning routine.
Stop Replying to Emails After Hours
Have you ever been tempted to reply to just one email at 9 pm?
The thing is, before you know it, that one email can easily turn into five emails.
Just because your office is now at home, doesn’t mean your home is a 24/7 office.
Scheduling phone calls after work hours can cause stress and prevent you from pursuing hobbies and having me-time. You need to set a distinction between working hours and home hours.
Create a Daily Task List
While working at home, it’s easy to become distracted by personal tasks. Writing out a daily task list and prioritizing tasks by order of importance can make your days run much smoother.
Take Your Lunch Seriously
Working through lunch may seem like a good idea at the moment. But that is far from the truth.
Most of us take 30 – 60-minute lunch breaks at the office, there’s no reason lunch breaks at home can’t be the same. If you have a difficult time remembering to eat lunch, feel free to set an alarm.
Lunch is all about breaking up the day and of giving our body the energy needed to keep going.
Say Goodbye to Distractions
We all have our own way of working. Some of us do our best work with a little bit of background noise, while others need complete silence. No one knows the answer to that other than you.