SOME MINDFUL TIPS TO THINK ABOUT!!!

Be Aware of Your Emotions and Reactions 

> When something is bothering you, it is important to acknowledge those feelings. Notice when you are sad, angry or frustrated; this way you are able to address the feelings and can try to change those things that are bothering you.

Express Your Feelings in Appropriate Ways

> Bottling up your feelings is never healthy and just adds to stress. Let people who are close to you know when something is bothering you; that way you can talk about it and let it all out.

Manage Stress

> Try reducing/changing situations that cause you stress, as well as finding methods that help reduce this stress, such as meditation, relaxing, deep breathing and exercise.

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Indulge in Physical Activity

> Stressful situations increase the level of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, in your body. So physical exercise can be used as a surrogate to metabolise the excessive stress hormones and restore your body and mind to a calmer, more relaxed state. 

Get More Sleep

> Lack of sleep is a significant cause of stress. Unfortunately though, stress also interrupts our sleep as thoughts keep whirling through our heads, stopping us from relaxing enough to fall asleep. You should also aim to go to bed at roughly the same time each day so that your mind and body get used to a predictable bedtime routine.

Try Relaxation Techniques

> Each day, try to relax with a stress reduction technique. There are many tried and tested ways to reduce stress, so try a few and see what works best for you. Don't worry if you find it difficult to relax at first. Relaxation is a skill that needs to be learned and improves with practice.

Talk to Someone

> Just talking to someone about how you feel can be helpful. Talking can work either by distracting you from your stressful thoughts or by releasing some of the built-up tension.

Keep a Stress Diary

> Keeping a stress diary for a few weeks is an effective stress management tool; it will help you become more aware of the situations which cause you to become stressed.

Take Control

> Stress can be triggered by a problem that may on the surface seem impossible to solve. Learning how to find solutions to your problems will help you feel more in control, thereby lowering your level of stress.

Manage Your Time

> At times, we all feel overburdened by our 'To Do' list and this is a common cause of stress. Accept that you cannot do everything at once and start to prioritise and diarise your tasks. 

Learn to Say 'No'

> A common cause of stress is having too much to do and too little time in which to do it. Yet in this situation, many people will still agree to take on additional responsibility. Learning to say “no” to additional or unimportant requests will help to reduce your level of stress, and may also help you develop more self-confidence.

Rest if You are ill

> If you are feeling unwell, do not feel that you have to carry on regardless. A short spell of rest will enable your body to recover faster.

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