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Living a stress-free life is impossible, and not all stress is bad! Increase your resilience to stress and it's effects on your physical and mental health with these tips from Psychology Today

EFT Tapping is a self-help tool that builds stress resilience. 1. AWARENESS: you are acknowledging your emotions and thoughts and exploring with curiosity. 2. EQUANIMITY: The goal is not necessarily calmness but regulation. Through the practice of EFT Tapping, we are sending messages of safety to our nervous system while we are managing stress. 3. FLEXIBLE COPING: Through RFT Tapping, our insight and creativity grows. This helps us to problem-solve and cope better. To learn more tidbits about EFT Tapping, follow me @pohcounselingandwellness on FB or IG. #EmotionalFreedomTechnique #EFTtapping #EFT #stress #wellness #emotions #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #counseling #therapy

Stress Resilience

Such a great graphic and overview of how to build stress resilience.

All 3 of these ingredients (awareness, equanimity, and flexible coping) are inherent qualities and fruits of regular mindfulness practice. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is a tool that combines both mindfulness and CBT to promote these abilities and qualities.

What do you do to relieve stress at work? We thought we would go on a barefoot walk!!🤣 During Stress Awareness Month, we have made it our goal across the company to prioritise our mental and physical health at work by participating in mindful activities to help us recharge and reduce stress. Let us know your most effective way of managing stress, comment below😊

Truth bomb: If you don’t address how you respond to stress now, it's coming, whether you like it or not. When life gets busy, it's easy to think we don’t have time to prioritise our mental well-being. With chaos all around us, finding a moment for self-care can seem impossible. Truth bomb: If you don’t address how you respond to stress now, it's coming, whether you like it or not. But here's the thing: waiting for the perfect moment to work on yourself is a The truth is, the more time you have, the more likely you are to fill it with other things, putting self-care on the back burner. That's why I am inviting you to the Calm the Chaos masterclass. You'll learn essential tools to regulate stress levels and communicate effectively without causing unnecessary conflicts. Join The Calm the Chaos masterclass. Your future self will thank you for it. Link in comments

Prioritizing self-care is essential for preventing mental fatigue. This involves incorporating strategies that nurture mental well-being, with a significant focus on rest and relaxation. By acknowledging the importance of managing mental fatigue, individuals can enhance their overall well-being and productivity. Incorporating regular periods of rest and relaxation not only rejuvenates the mind but also fosters clarity and creativity, ultimately leading to more effective decision-making and improved performance in various aspects of life.

Navigating stress can feel like an uphill battle, but finding healthy coping mechanisms is key to maintaining balance and well-being. At Lisa Browning Law, we understand the toll that life's challenges can take on your mental and emotional health. Just as we advocate for alternative dispute resolution methods in legal matters, we emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care when facing stress. Whether it's through mindfulness practices, exercise, creative outlets, or seeking support from loved ones, finding what works for you is crucial in managing stress effectively. We have recommendations for excellent family therapists as well if that is something you are considering. By incorporating healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine, you not only alleviate immediate stressors but also build resilience for the long term. Remember, you're not alone in this journey, and taking proactive steps toward self-care is a powerful way to navigate life's uncertainties with strength and grace.

Maybe you call it stress, maybe you call it anxiety. But we all know that many of us are worn out from just surviving and looking for ways to thrive. Let’s talk.  First, a quick biology lesson. When stress overwhelms your coping capacity, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode. Your body’s response (feeling activated) is intended to feel unpleasant (anxiety) enough to drive you to take action to resolve the situation in as short a time as possible. However, work and family situations can seem like they cannot be resolved and we may be chronically “fired up.” This leads to our bodies stimulating even more of a physiological response to regain control and we become “hyperactivated” (or angry) at ourselves or others or both. Sound familiar?   Our upcoming workshop, Stress and Your Reaction: Make Personal Changes for More Peace at Home" will help you evaluate your personal and family practices in order to make some much-needed changes to how you respond to stress. Join Ruth Ettenberg Freeman, LCSW and fellow parents and caregivers and learn how to... - Recognize the impact of sustained stress on you and your family - Identify specific sources of stress in your family life and apply strategies to address those - Identify and apply practical strategies to reduce family stress Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/e5EEaMcN