Been battling the beast of stress lately, juggling personal and professional life amid a tumultuous world? You’re not alone, it’s a difficult endeavor that many of us take on, often not knowing how to cope. Pandemic and ongoing uncertainties make it more challenging, triggering not only stress but impacting our emotional and mental health adversely.
How do you cope with your stress? What strategies work best for you? Keeping things bottled up isn’t a solution. It’s essential that we talk about our feelings, our struggles, sharing them helps us understand we’re not alone in this battle. Moreover, it can provide useful insights on how others are managing these issues.
If you’re feeling low and overwhelmed, just remember to practice self-care. It’s okay to have a bad day, it’s okay to not be productive all the time. Forgive yourself, allow yourself to feel those emotions, understand them and accept them. No guilt, no shame.
Many find mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga or even simple breathing exercises to be effective stress-busters. How about exercise? Staying physically active can significantly enhance our emotional and mental wellbeing. Perhaps gardening or cooking gives you peace? Or maybe it’s books, music or art that provides you with a refuge?
Could you share some of your hobbies or practices that boost your mood and help maintain good mental health? It could include unwinding with a warm cup of tea, savouring 🤔
