How to BEAT Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it starts to interfere with who you are and what you need to do, it becomes a problem. We’re living in an Age of Anxiety, where stress levels often go far beyond what’s healthy or helpful. This post explores why anxiety is a natural brain response, how it behaves like a monkey in your mind, and what simple, daily strategies you can use to keep it in check: before you need the pills. These aren’t a replacement for professional help, but they’re practical tools I use every day to stay grounded, and they might help you too.
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High Functioning Anxiety
High functioning anxiety is not a diagnosis, but we recognise that people who function well often need help. They may ‘soldier on’ in spite of their anxiety. Do you function exceptionally well at work? Are you an overachiever? That’s okay, but … are you stressed? (That’s almost all of us.). This post is highly relevant to you.
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How to have courage
It’s time to apply courage to your life. Learning and practicing courage is a truckload of work and there is no quick fix. It will take effort; but this effort will be worthwhile and it will get easier.
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What do I think? Morning Mental Fitness Plan (2)
As you breathe in and out in this first minute of your five-minute Morning Mental Fitness Program, ask yourself what do I think? This makes you aware of your thoughts. Know some characteristics of your thoughts. These include, according to pioneer psychologist William James,
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Coronavirus: Use Rhythm and Routine to bring stability to your life
How can I keep it together with all this change? Science says that rhythm and routine help to reduce anxiety and stabilize mood. Dr Heim shares practical tips on getting into a rhythm and routine while working from home.
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5 Tips for an Anxiety-Free Diet
I was at a 21st birthday. Family friends were catering. Beautiful food. Canopy-style rather than sit-down: Italian meatballs, Lebanese kebabs, Indonesian sate chicken, Tasmanian salmon with chips. Lovely. Delicious. But one guest was very annoyed. He bellowed at the service: What’s the vegetarian option? Quick as a flash, the server retorted, mate, the vegetarian option is “don’t eat the meat” but you can eat everything else. The guy fumed. You should cater for everyone!
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