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Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress

Jaclyn Baker
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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…

  1. What’s the worst thing that can happen?
  2. If this does happen, how can I deal with it?
  3. 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. 

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It’s Time To Stop Putting So Much Pressure On Ourselves

Jaclyn Baker
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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. 

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Dealing With Negative Emotions

Ryan Scott
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Ready to change the way you deal with negative emotions?

Understand Your Emotions

It’s time to play detective and figure out what your emotions are telling you.

Negative emotions generally come up during stressful situations.

Take note of how you feel. What are your instincts telling you to do?

The sooner you understand your worries, the sooner you can find a solution.

Make Changes

Once you have identified your triggers, the problem solving can officially begin.

Of course, some things in life are completely out of our hands – but not everything!

Is your job stressing you out? See if you can take some vacation time.

Did a friend say something that upset you? Let them know how you feel.

Find an Outlet

If you want to take it one step further, try finding an outlet to help you unleash your emotions.

A few popular activities include running, meditating, or journaling. Again the choice is up to you.

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How to Deal With Anger

Ryan Scott
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Anger is a basic human emotion we all experience. Sometimes it’s even good to be angry. It can help motivate us to get things done, and realize what we want.

However, experiencing too much anger can take a toll on your life – especially if expressed in unhealthy ways.

Here are a few anger management strategies that can help calm you down.

Know Your Triggers

We all have different things that make us angry. We just need to realize what those things are, so we can learn to deal with them.

Here’s an example.

Let’s say sitting in traffic tends you make you angry. If you know you have a big drive coming up, be sure to practice your anger management techniques before the trip.

This way you’ll be prepared and ready to face the road.

Know Your Warning Signs

For some, anger can come out of nowhere. But there are generally some warning signs that pop up such as sweating or shortness of breath.
Once you recognize the warning signs, you can take action to avoid any potential problems.

Walk Away

When you’re angry, sometimes the best thing you can do is walk away.

Don’t be afraid to put yourself first, and realize what’s more important…

Winning that heated debate, or staying calm.

By walking away you can calm down at your own pace, without any distractions.

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In a Bad Mood? Here’s What to do

Ryan Scott
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Sure, sometimes bad moods come out of nowhere. But more often than not, there is a deeper meaning behind them. Once you find out what’s causing your bad mood, you are one step closer to moving past it.

Rejection

The truth is, rejection is hurtful. Especially if it comes from someone, you care about.

Even though it hurts, it’s so important not to take it personally. There are two sides to every story. Even if you think you know it all, chances are you don’t.

Have you ever had a friend or family member ignore your texts?

Take a minute to think about how it made you feel.

You can either jump to the worst case scenario and assume they must not like you anymore.

Or you can remind yourself, their delayed response has nothing to do with you.

Maybe they lost their phone, or perhaps they’re driving.

Low Self Esteem

Self-esteem is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s way up. And sometimes it’s way down.

Like so many things in life, you can wait patiently for the feeling to pass. Or go the extra mile to get passed it.

You’d be surprised how many things you can do to increase your spirit on those low self-esteem days.

Maybe it’s wearing your favorite shirt, or doing something special with your hair. Whatever makes you happy – just do it!

Hunger

Have you ever been so in the zone that the outside world pauses?

Yup, a good book or study session can do that.

Now, when we get so in the zone, eating can completely slip our mind.

For some, going just a few hours without eating can make their mood go from 0 – 100.

If that sounds like you, don’t be afraid to set reminders on your phone to have a little snack.

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Looking For Happiness

Looking For Happiness?

Ryan Scott
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Pull out your map, the quest to finding happiness starts today.

Know Something Positive is Waiting For You

What’s around the corner is a mystery.

If you want to be happy, you have to remind yourself that something positive is waiting for you.

You can either wait for that corner to show up, or go out and find it!

Surround Yourself with Happy People

Happiness is contagious!

Whether you realize it or not, the people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on your mindset and overall happiness.

When was the last time you spent the afternoon with a positive and upbeat friend? It may be time to give them a call.

Remember Positive Memories

You wouldn’t be the person you are today without overcoming all those obstacles. You know which ones!

Sure, going through the situation may not have been fun at the time.

But think back to how you felt when you finally overcame it. Pretty proud right?

Overcoming challenges builds resiliency, increases confidence, and can change your life for the better.

Come on, let’s take a stroll down memory lane.

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