What to do when you’re stressed out?
Everyone gets stressed out. Some admit it more often than others, but it is true. Self-care is the act of doing an action to promote your own wellbeing. Being mindful can help you be intensely aware of what you are feeling in the moment. This can help you complete self-care strategies.
There are many types of self-care: social, mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical.
“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.”- Beyonce
“It doesn’t have to take over your life, it doesn’t have to define you as a person, it’s just important that you ask for help. It’s not a sign of weakness.”- Demi Lovato
“Since that day [I opened up about my emotions], it’s just been so much easier to live and so much easier to enjoy life.”- Michael Phelps
It is important to know that you are not alone. Everyone struggles with finding healthy ways to relieve stress. Here are some examples of how to practice self-care!
Social
- Hanging out with friends
- Creating boundaries
- Finding a support network of family and friends
Mental
- Practice self-compassion
- Avoid stress triggering situation
- Talk with a doctor or trusted adult
Spiritual
- Examine your values and live by them
- Practice relaxation techniques
Emotional
- Being aware of what you are feeling
- Having strategies to help cope with your feelings
- Know that you can recognize both positive and negative
Physical
- Eating and drinking healthy options
- Exercising regularly
- Sleeping an appropriate 8 hours per night
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