People who cope best with stress usually have these four things in place for their nervous system (often without even realising.)
They move. Not just spin classes or runs, but also walking round the shops, Dancing in the kitchen. Any way of letting the body use up its energy.
They soothe. Big sighs. Blankets. Swaying. Music. They take time to switch off and get comfy.
They connect. Humans aren't meant to do life alone. We survive in groups. Feeling cut off is stressful — laughing with friends, cuddling family, bonding over hobbies is medicine.
They express. Through art, talking honestly, writing, standing up for yourself. Bottled feelings don't disappear, they sit in the body.
You won't always manage all four. Physical limitations or life circumstances might make one harder than the others sometimes. But they really don't have to be big gestures, in fact keeping it small is often best.
So grab, a piece of paper. Divide it into four boxes. Write down what works for you in each. Keep it simple. The smaller and easier the better.
And get started.
They move. Not just spin classes or runs, but also walking round the shops, Dancing in the kitchen. Any way of letting the body use up its energy.
They soothe. Big sighs. Blankets. Swaying. Music. They take time to switch off and get comfy.
They connect. Humans aren't meant to do life alone. We survive in groups. Feeling cut off is stressful — laughing with friends, cuddling family, bonding over hobbies is medicine.
They express. Through art, talking honestly, writing, standing up for yourself. Bottled feelings don't disappear, they sit in the body.
You won't always manage all four. Physical limitations or life circumstances might make one harder than the others sometimes. But they really don't have to be big gestures, in fact keeping it small is often best.
So grab, a piece of paper. Divide it into four boxes. Write down what works for you in each. Keep it simple. The smaller and easier the better.
And get started.