As the year plugs on, it seems like theres a never ending list of stressors piling on top of each other. If you are struggling at the moment and it is affecting how much exercise you are and have been scheduling in this post may be the remedy you need for change. If you want to gain more control over your stress then this post is one you want to read.
Developing a plan
Often stress comes from situations where you need to think and act quickly. Getting a clear plan of action for whatever situation comes up takes the guessing and stress out of any outcome.
Seek out a new skill
When setbacks and dissapointments appear, stress becomes the go to emotion for most. Learning a new skill gives you an opportunity to view setbacks as a chance for learning and growth which can then be transfered towards everyday situations.
Surround yourself with support.
When times get tough lean on people. Most importantly, having individuals which provide you different types of support is great for situations which need specific help and advice.
Stick to your routines.
Whether its regular meals, coffee breaks, or workouts, scheduling routines provide you structure around your day. This consistency helps you get into a working rhymth to be able to tackle stressful situations which may just pop out of anywhere.
Be positive, don't catastrophise.
In stressful situations its easy to think of those worst case scenarios. We all do it to prepare if those sitatuations come up. Instead of preparing us, this puts ourselves under unnecessary pressure. Challenge these unhelpful thinking patterns and limit superlatives or extreme thinking (e.g. ‘Always happens’, ‘The worst ever’, ‘I can’t cope’).
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