Being alone is not a bad thing, in fact it can do wonders for your mental health. If being around people is making you agitated, take some time out to exercise, read a book, have a bath, go for a walk, cuddle with your dog, whatever makes you feel good. Psychology Today writes about 6…
Oh, but it sounds so easy, doesn’t it? It’s okay to make yourself and your mental health a priority. If you, struggle with saying no, this article is for you.
Sometimes it’s the last thing we want to do, but exercise really is one of the best things we can do for ourselves to take time out, reduce stress and feel better. For inspiration, read this Huffington Post article on 13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise.
It is important to take time out for yourself, especially when you’re dealing with stress or anxiety. Have a think about what you could do to take some time out to look after your mental health. If there are hurdles, try to think of ways to conquer them. Keep an eye out in the next…
People with depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder can often have difficulties coping with excessive noise, and Christmas shopping can turn into a nightmare. Learn more about noise anxiety here, and use some of the tips from earlier advent calendar post to help you cope if noise makes your shopping trip difficult:
Christmas can bring out the best but also the worst in everyone. It’s also easy to set your expectations too high. Try not to stress about trying to find the “perfect gift” for someone, hosting the perfect Christmas lunch or expecting people who don’t normally get along to put their differences aside. Remember it’s the…
Santa isn’t the only one who can benefit from a list at Christmas! Writing out a list before tackling the shops and remembering to take it with you will give you something to concentrate on, help reduce the time you need to spend at the shops and helping you remember what you need – something…
Anxiety causes us to breathe shallower and quicker than normal. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, make a conscious effort to slow down your breathing, count to three as you slowly breathe in and count to three as you slowly breathe out. Anxiety Australia has some great breathing exercises.
If Christmas shopping seems like an insurmountable task, or you are struggling financially, don’t forget that to your friends and family, the most important things is celebrating Christmas together. Why not write a nice Christmas card thanking someone for their support over the last year? Or offer to help with something that you can do…
Shopping during Christmas can be overwhelming, especially for anyone sensitive to noise, bright lights and huge crowds. If you know that shopping stresses you, ask a friend to come and make an outing of it. Plan what you want to buy, what stores to visit and schedule in a break for coffee or something with…