Tips on How to Win the Battle Within
The global pandemic really took an emotional toll on us. Bereavement, the feeling of isolation, and fear triggered discord within ourselves. Many felt so lost and trapped, and they might even question themselves, “When would this suffering I’m feeling end?”
You don’t have to feel so pressured. There are so many things outside our control. It’s alright to feel vulnerable, it’s alright to feel that way. Just focus on the things that you can do, and the things that you can change. That’s when you will be able to lighten the burden that you’re handling.
Though there are really those times when you feel like it’s too difficult to find time, and the energy to take care of yourself. But always remember that you’re not powerless. You don’t have to complicate everything just to be mindful of yourself. There are so many ways to tune into yourself during tough times.
Here are a few tips on how you can win your battle with anxiety.
When these emotions are left unresolved, you could explode at any time like a ticking time bomb.
Always remember that we’re not all alone, there are so many people out there that would be willing to help us. Talking through your emotions with someone will help you sort your thoughts and feelings. And if you feel like there’s no one available to listen, you can even write your feelings in a journal to release the stress that you’re feeling.
There are so many things you can do to stay fit while doing your daily routine. You can always shift your approach to whatever works best for you. Lifting weights while watching your favorite series? Stretching while reading your favorite pocketbooks?
You can even race with your pet on a morning jog as a challenge. It may sound weird and absurd, but hey, there’s nothing to lose. It’s just a matter of how much you take care of yourself.
These habits may not show their effects immediately but they slowly destroy our immune system.
Be mindful of yourself at start eating healthy. If you're someone who tends to forget to eat their meal on time or someone who’s clueless about their nutrition, YAZIO App can help you with that. It allows you to create meal plans, track your calories and daily steps that are taken, as well as sync up with other fitness apps.
However, there are times when scrolling through the newsfeed can make them feel even more upset especially when there is unsettling content.
If you found yourself feeling annoyed with the content that you’re seeing, just turn off the phone. Or better yet, switch over to mindfulness meditation apps like Calm, Headspace, Smiling Mind, or meditation tools like Zen Garden Desk. Always remember that your goal is to escape from stress, not to engage.
You don’t have to feel so pressured. There are so many things outside our control. It’s alright to feel vulnerable, it’s alright to feel that way. Just focus on the things that you can do, and the things that you can change. That’s when you will be able to lighten the burden that you’re handling.
Though there are really those times when you feel like it’s too difficult to find time, and the energy to take care of yourself. But always remember that you’re not powerless. You don’t have to complicate everything just to be mindful of yourself. There are so many ways to tune into yourself during tough times.
Here are a few tips on how you can win your battle with anxiety.
Don’t bottle up your emotions
People tend to bottle up emotions, especially the negative ones. And when you bottle such emotions as anger, frustration, grief, and annoyance, it would affect not only your mental health but also your physical help. Containing your emotions can cause you so many headaches.When these emotions are left unresolved, you could explode at any time like a ticking time bomb.
Always remember that we’re not all alone, there are so many people out there that would be willing to help us. Talking through your emotions with someone will help you sort your thoughts and feelings. And if you feel like there’s no one available to listen, you can even write your feelings in a journal to release the stress that you’re feeling.
Learn to say “NO”
Be mindful of every decision that you’re making. Saying no to a request can be hard especially if it’s from someone you really want to get close with, but somehow, this request can interfere with your health and peace.What are you going to do?
Bear in mind that you can’t always please everybody, and you don’t even have to. If you keep stressing yourself out just to keep your relationship with others working, that is not how it works. By saying no, you’re establishing healthy boundaries between you and your friends and it enables others to have clarity about what they can expect from you.Stay fit
A lot of studies have shown that exercise can reduce anxiety and stress. But how can you stay fit when you’ve so much on your plate?There are so many things you can do to stay fit while doing your daily routine. You can always shift your approach to whatever works best for you. Lifting weights while watching your favorite series? Stretching while reading your favorite pocketbooks?
You can even race with your pet on a morning jog as a challenge. It may sound weird and absurd, but hey, there’s nothing to lose. It’s just a matter of how much you take care of yourself.
Eat healthier
Being stuck at home during the pandemic made us develop unhealthy eating habits. When we’re stressed, we tend to eat more than we regularly do. When we’re so busy with our tasks, we sometimes forget to eat on time.These habits may not show their effects immediately but they slowly destroy our immune system.
Be mindful of yourself at start eating healthy. If you're someone who tends to forget to eat their meal on time or someone who’s clueless about their nutrition, YAZIO App can help you with that. It allows you to create meal plans, track your calories and daily steps that are taken, as well as sync up with other fitness apps.
Take a sigh
Take breaks from watching, reading, or even listening to news stories, especially those on social media. People these days especially the youth compulsively use social media as a coping mechanism to get away from stress.However, there are times when scrolling through the newsfeed can make them feel even more upset especially when there is unsettling content.
If you found yourself feeling annoyed with the content that you’re seeing, just turn off the phone. Or better yet, switch over to mindfulness meditation apps like Calm, Headspace, Smiling Mind, or meditation tools like Zen Garden Desk. Always remember that your goal is to escape from stress, not to engage.
