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Post by maryland on May 11, 2023 23:15:05 GMT
I have a lot on my plate, and that plate is about to overflow, I can feel the stress levels rising. I need your best short, medium and long term techniques to cope. About to go walk the dog, so that should help a bit but I need to build in some daily or weekly habits to improve my overall health. What works for you? Any help is appreciated, thanks. Last May I tried a version of something called "forest bathing" (you can google that term if you like). Basically taking walks in the forest, or around trees, no phone, no music, just in the moment. Since I can't walk much with my back problems, I also did a very simple version. I got an old blanket and drove to a big park close by afterwork, so like 3.30 or 4pm. Found a spot I liked under a big tree, laid down my blanket, laid on my back and watched the trees rustle in the wind. I literally did this at least twice a week. Sometimes I would get iced coffee on my way and lay there and drink it. I liked being in a park bc there were other people around. Being totally alone in some isolated forest or wooded area is not for me! The most important thing was that I did not look at my phone, read emails, watch Tiktok or anything else. I had my phone in case of emergency but all I did was stare at the sky for maybe 30 minutes. sometimes more, sometimes less. That's a great idea! I don't know that I would be able to do it as lyme's disease is so prevalent in our area, so I would worry about ticks. But it sounds like a wonderful relaxation technique. Sorry about your back problems. I have back problems a lot (sitting with a heating pad now) and it's frustrating.
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Post by worrywart on May 12, 2023 2:24:02 GMT
Staying busy helps me. If I have too much down time, I dwell on things. I'm sure I could use some meds to help but not sure where to turn.
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gina
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Post by gina on May 12, 2023 14:43:03 GMT
Get outside for a walk. I power walk and set a monthly mileage goal for myself every single month, and have never not hit it. Sometimes its the only thing to clear my head. I walked 120 miles in April; 448 miles so far this year.
I also workout every day, scrapbook and do my gratitude journal a few mornings each week.
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Post by disneypal on May 12, 2023 15:06:37 GMT
Silence and deep breathing helps me - I will take 5 minutes and sit on the floor if I where I can (cross cross apple sauce) and take deep breaths in my nose and slowly release through my mouth - if I am home, I sometimes ask Alexa to play meditation music. Then I say a prayer for God to help me with my stress.
Just taking a few moments to focus on my breathing and praying can help me get through
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