Stress is a part of our lives, it is a general reaction of the body to its demands, it is a reaction to an external action to mobilize and make a decision: to beat, stop or run. Looking into the eyes of fear, we deprive him of his power and authority over not only fear itself but also what causes it. So, what to do if you feel panic, anxiety, fear: try to calm down by using one of the techniques below. Because running away from a situation or feeling, you are fixing this model of behavior, and in the future, you run the risk of constantly running away from fear, but as you know from yourself you can not escape, and the causes of fear are always in the person. Understanding and acknowledging your feelings, and even better adequate emotional response, allow you to find ways to restore your mental balance as soon as possible, to preserve yourself and your health with the least loss for the body.
What tips to know and use to improve your well-being:
- To respond to your anxious emotions, you can offer work with dough, soft clay or clay. The best option is dough. Available and simple.
Main actions with the material:
The first stage. 15 minutes, I would insist only on "snapping" the material, mixing colors, pumping, stretching, poking into the material with your finger, pinching, splitting and reconnecting, rolling, flattening, etc. And only after this time, go to the next stage.
Stage Two. Now it is already possible to give yourself the opportunity, without limitation, to give the material a form if you wish again and again changing it until the result is satisfied. It may be your insult, anger or other emotion revealed in this creation, and a specific thing may be part of something that will physically embody. Probably not to say that you do NOT need the material. Our immersion in the work with the material is perfect with both hands at the moment "here and now", which involves working with the control words "what I feel now", "what I see in front of me", "what feelings in the body" and "what thoughts are in my head now"»?
The third stage, the final. At the end of modeling, it would be good to ask yourself the question "what experience has been gained now", "what has it given me", "what is your feeling now concerning the beginning of practice"? And do not worry if there are no internal answers to any of the questions. The bodily experience is more important in this case.
- Paints. Psychologists have found that coloring pictures for 2-3 minutes during periods of high stress 5 times increases the likelihood of completion on time. That is, you will not only be able to survive the stress, but you may also create some masterpiece.
- Handwork, the influence of fine motor skills on the balance of well-being and the creation of something beautiful. Embroidery, doll dolls, mosaic or puzzle assembling, wool felting, cutting, etc.
- It is important to take physically manifest actions. Best cleaning, sports, sleep, love, cooking.
- Cleaning. The decomposition of things into places helps to streamline thoughts, focus. Besides, the neat appearance of shelves drains a peculiar psychological effect - the external order and organization of the person unconsciously transfer to their own lives.
- Be sure to have a good night's rest. A night's sleep enables you to regain strength, improve your well-being. And if you feel like having a rest in the daytime, take it with you. Even 15-20 minutes of naps will give you courage and strength.
- Eat on time. Be sure to eat breakfast and lunch, eat more seasonal vegetables and fruits, and drink up to 2 liters of water per day.
- Remember the importance of hugs and touches. About the importance of a smile. All of this costs nothing, but it does an excellent deal for emotional stability and emotional balance.
- It is important to do something nice for yourself: turn on your favorite music, walk the dog. You can drink an extra cup of coffee, eat a pastry or chocolate. Drink 3 cups of sugary tea to have time to calm down! Glucose, which is thrown to the brain in time, will help to avoid disturbances in his work and switch. Eat ice cream, banana or black chocolate. Have tea with hibiscus, mint, lemon balm, St. John's wort.
Delicious food - effective anti-stress doping.
Seafood, which contains omega-3 acids, is very useful for the nervous system. Or eat ice cream and banana. These products are sometimes no worse for antidepressants.
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