sometimes we end get very stressed, and this can easily transform into a continuous cycle of stress. itβs the worst, and itβs easy to forget what it feels like to just relax. so, here are some steps you can take to get yourself out of this stress cycle!
be aware of the state youβre in right now. how are you feeling? sad? stressed? tired? this is pretty simple, but the first step is to just acknowledge those negative feelings, so that you can get out of them.
accept the state youβre in too. not only should you be aware of it, accept it! every state is temporary, whether itβs good or bad. youβre never going to feel happy or sad or stressed forever. also, try to accept what cannot be changed in your current situation (aka the thing you might be stressed about) and act on what can be changed.
get your thoughts out of your head. donβt leave them jumbled inside of you mind! get out a notebook or a piece of paper, and jot down all the things on your mind. i like to make a mindmap, because sometimes i donβt have the energy to write in full sentences. but if journaling isnβt your thing, you can also try talking to someone you trust!
ask yourself: will this matter in a day? a week? a year? the answer is most likely no! so if youβre not going to stress about it then, donβt stress out about it now! i know this is way easier said than done, but think about a time when you were equally as stressed, and how after it happened, you survived and itβs all good now!
alright, now itβs time to get up. get off your couch or bed! start cleaning/organizing your space (because a clean space = a clean mind). itβs also nice to go for a walk or start exercising (i personally donβt do this very often, but when i do, i feel great after!).
do some self care. dedicate a night to pampering yourself and making yourself feel good! paint your nails and put on a face mask, if thatβs your thing!
embrace the silence. consciously do nothing. we drift through our busy lives without pausing. weβre often running around anticipating whatβs to come next, treating the current moment as if itβs not enough. this is continuous stress. but stopping and just listening to the silence around you will allow you to actually hear your own thoughts. this may seem completely boring at first, but it can be super calming! this way, you will find so much more peace by focusing on where you are right now than where you would rather be.
donβt sweat the small stuff. maybe someone said something rude to you, or maybe someone accidentally pushed you over. but donβt dwell on it for too long. just brush it off, and continue on with your day. dwelling on it for too long adds to your pile of negativity and stress. we all have a limited time on this earth, so why would you constantly spend it with negativity?
take action. if youβre feeling stressed or overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, just take the first tiny step, and keep going from there. and when youβre done, let everything go (including the stress). work hard, and have trust in the universe that it it will all work out.
enjoy yourself! find balance between everything. try something new, hang out with friends, or do a hobby you enjoy! work hard, but just make sure to have fun every so often.
alright, so i hope these tips helped! i know that itβs easier said than done, but if you practice these steps, you will find more peace and less stress in yourself!
if you have any more questions or need to vent about your day, my ask box is always open!
