Feeling Stressed?
Here’s How to Take Back Control
Stress happens—but it doesn’t have to take over. Discover simple and effective ways to manage stress and feel more in control.
Feeling Stressed? Here’s How to Take Back Control.
Did you know that a certain amount of stress is healthy and encourages us to get stuff done? However, when stress exceeds this healthy level, that’s when it can be problematic. Whether it’s a big change or a hectic week, we all experience it from time to time. But while a little stress can keep us motivated, too much can wear us down.
If you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, now’s the time to take action. Here are some practical ways to reduce stress and feel better—backed by science and real-life experience.
1. Move Your Body
Physical activity isn’t just good for your body—it’s great for your mind too. Moving your body releases endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that boost your mood. Physical activity can help take your mind off your worries and moving your body gives you something to focus on. How the movement feels, getting the moves right, and focusing on your physical surroundings. You’re in the present moment, rather than worrying about the past or future.
This mindfulness is very good for our stress levelsAlso, exercise gives a sense of achievement and can help improve our self-esteem. It gives us structure and a sense of purpose which is very important for stress relief.
Whether it’s a walk, a run, or dancing in the kitchen, exercise helps you focus on the present moment and take your mind off worries. It also gives a sense of achievement and routine—two of the most powerful stress-busters.
2. Take Time for Self-Care
Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Ask yourself:
- What helps me feel calm?
- What do I need more of right now?
- What small step can I take today?
Self-care can look different for everyone. For some, it’s a quiet morning routine. For others, it’s saying no to something that drains their energy. Whatever it is, make it a habit.
3. Connect With Others
When you’re feeling stressed, it helps to focus on what you can control and the ways you can take care of yourself. If you’re looking for inspiration on. Instead, you can focus on creating healthy coping mechanisms.
A great example of this is reaching out for help and connecting with others when you need to. When we’re experiencing stress, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and that we’ve got to handle everything by ourselves. However, there are people in your life who will want to help. Whether you want to use your colleagues as a support network to help you tackle a problem at work or arrange to see your loved ones to help you unwind and relax, spending time with other people can help reduce your stress
You don’t have to do it all on your own. Sharing what you’re going through can make all the difference. Whether it’s a quick catch-up with a friend or chatting to a colleague, social support helps us feel seen and supported.
4. Do Something Kind
The research tells us that ‘kind actions’ help us feel good and it boosts our wellbeing. This could be something small like smiling to a stranger or helping other people who is in need.
5. Gratitude
Noticing all the nice things around us helps with boosting our wellbeing. Identifying and noticing all small or big good things is something simple to do. Writing down things that you feel grateful for impacts the chemicals on the brain and makes us feel good.
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