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November 14, 2017 Leave a Comment

Take A Step Back, And Breathe

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Sometimes life can get a bit too much, and that’s ok. If you find that you are swirling into a spiral of stress, anxiety and even depressed feelings, you need to step back from your life and take a moment to breathe.

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It can be overwhelming when you’ve got a full-time job, study, family commitments, and a social life to juggle, and remember that we are all only human and can only do so much before we burn out. The trick is to find your edge and don’t cross over it. If you feel as if you are getting close to it, follow some of these tips to help you feel better.

Eat Often

snack often

If you always find that you are fatigued very quickly during the day, you will need to take measures to boost your energy levels. The best way to do this is to always keep a snack with you so that if you start feeling sluggish, you can eat and bring your energy levels back up. This can also help massively if you are having a stressful day and you feel as if everything is piling on top of you and you don’t have the strength to fight your way out.

Get Up And Moving

Exercise is one of those things which many people think is only good for if you want to lose weight and stay fit, but it can also be a great way to clear your mind and keep your mental health in check.

If you are feeling like you can’t get out of bed in the morning to face the day, try getting up and walking into your garden. Open up a yoga app such as FitStar Yoga and practice it for 30 minutes. Not only will it strengthen your muscles and get your heart racing, but it will also allow you to focus on the movement of your body and block out all other thoughts.

Sleep well

Most adults don’t sleep for enough hours each night. You might not think it is that much of an issue, but sleep is one of the most crucial processes our body goes through each day, as it clears toxins from our body, metabolizes food and rests. If we don’t sleep well enough, we can become fatigued, at higher risk of illness and it can make us much more stressed. If you need help sleeping, you could try a sleep spray such as this one:http://www.boots.com/this-works-deep-sleep-pillow-spray-75ml-10134025

Reduce Stress

It might sound obvious, but the core cause of all of our mental issues can be related back to stress. Stress can make us feel closed in, overwhelmed and incredibly anxious. It is fear of failure and not being able to manage our lives which can send us into a deep sense of depression. To reduce your stress, try taking some time each week to pamper yourself with a relaxing bath and a fun movie. Take time to step away from life’s issues and focus on yourself.

Learning To Love Yourself

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Self-love is possibly one of the toughest concepts to grasp if you are someone who suffers from anxiety, but it is crucial for a healthy heart and mind. If you don’t know where to start, consider reading a self-help book such as this one www.selfdevelopmentsecrets.com/best-self-help-books to put your life into perspective and allow you to concentrate on yourself every now and again.

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