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Category Archives: Anxiety/Stress

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11
Sep

Learn to relax share

Throughout the day, take “minibreaks.” Sit down and get comfortable, slowly take a deep breath in, hold it, and then exhale very slowly. At the same time, let your shoulder muscles droop, smile, and say something positive like, “I am r-e-l-a-x-e-d.”

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Mental health
10
Sep

Stress management techniques share

To manage stress you can: learn to relax; take a deep breath; practise acceptance; talk rationally to yourself; get organised; exercise; manage your time; have quiet time; watch your habits; know your limits; talk to others about it; practise visualisation.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Mental health
31
Aug

Take part in a nature survey share

Taking part in a nature survey might involve counting birds, animals or insects in a particular time and place, or reporting individual sightings of wildlife. Annual surveys include the Big Garden Birdwatch and the Big Butterfly Count.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Mental health
30
Aug

Try pet-sitting or dog walking share

If you don’t have a dog and would like to spend time with one, you can offer to be a pet sitter in your local neighbourhood, volunteer to walk dogs for an animal shelter, or ask to borrow a friend’s dog for occasional evening or weekend walks.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Mental health
21
Aug

Try birdwatching share

You can try birdwatching by hanging a bird feeder outside a window, or if there’s space and you have permission, you could build a small wooden nesting box on a tree or under a windowsill.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Environment, Mental health
20
Aug

Look out for wildlife share

To help connect with animals, you can watch out for wildlife. If you don’t live near open countryside, try visiting a local park to look for squirrels, fish, insects, ducks and other birds. Visit a local community or city farm and help out by volunteering.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Environment, Mental health
13
Aug

Help the environment share

You can get out into nature and help the environment by going on a litter-picking walk, volunteering for a conservation project, planting helpful seeds such as berry bushes for garden birds or flowers to help bees, or building an animal habitat.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Diet and exercise, Environment, Mental health
12
Aug

Free your mind in nature share

Hill walking or camping can help to reduce depression and anxiety. When out in nature, you will be focused on staying warm, fed, watered, and knowing where you are, leaving your mind free of daily stresses so you can spend your time being in the moment.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress, Diet and exercise, Environment, Mental health
04
Jul

Find a healthy way to deal with feelings share

It is important for you to find a healthy way to deal with your feelings before they become overwhelming. Some options include: express yourself creatively, keep a diary or journal, talk to someone, or seek professional help.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress
03
Jul

What if I have flashbacks? share

If you have flashbacks of a stressful event, have bad dreams, lose your appetite or sleep, or become distant from day-to-day activities and these experiences persist, you may want to consult your doctor, a counsellor, or other mental health professional.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Anxiety/Stress
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