 Good afternoon! How are you feeling this week? What have been your biggest wins? What hasn't gone so well? What lessons have you taken away from these experiences? Are you ready to let them go now? If you can, spend some time journalling your answers to the questions above. Let's have a chat about handling stress... “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James The truth is, stress can be a real nuisance… But, what if I said it can be helpful, too?
When listened to and noticed, stress can encourage us to slow down, motivate us to be more vulnerable with those around us by sharing how we feel, whilst also inspiring loved-ones to share more openly about how they feel… Stress is something we all deal with, day in, day out – and it looks different for all of us. Some of us experience stress and distract ourselves by burying ourselves in a task, others manage stress by over eating, exercising, or spending... The truth is, many of us know how stress feels but don’t have the knowledge, tools, or resources to be able to handle it effectively and constructively. That’s why I'd like to share some great tips and advice for those of you wishing to manage your stress in a healthier way. 1. Get familiar with your emotions… Can you think of 10 terms or phrases that you use interchangeably with the word “stress”… Perhaps “overwhelm” could be one? Now, think, is it possible that some of those terms might describe a slightly different emotional experience? By describing our experience more accurately, we are improving our emotional literacy - making it easier to express and communicate more effectively how we feel. This can make it our emotions, like stress, much easier to manage! 2. Share honestly! The next time you’re feeling stressed, reflect on why (maybe in a journal or by verbally processing), then call a friend and tell them how you’re feeling… You might be surprised out how raw and authentic this conversation could be. If not a friend, perhaps a charity, support worker, family member, or trusted colleague. Give these tips a go and let us know how you get on. If you would like to work with us, please contact us here. Take care, Abby and the HappiMe Team x
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