A blog of lessons for life

Often when we start thinking one anxious thought another follows quickly and the more we think these negative thoughts the worst we feel and the worst we feel the more destructive thoughts coming up. It is like a downward spiral were we can feel ourselves slipping into a lower mood. It can be hard to think clearly when this happens. These unhealthy way of thinking can make us believe harmful thoughts that are untrue or make us do things that make our anxiety worse. It can be helpful to break or interrupt your anxious thoughts so you can think clearly and react appropriately to your thoughts. If endless worry is a problem for you and the described scenario sounds too familiar, it’s good to become aware of this kind of behavior and stop the anxious thought cycle. In this video you find four ways to interrupt your destructive thought process: If you have further questions or need more support pls contact me.

Staying in the present moment by focusing gently and without judgment on your current state and surroundings is called mindfulness. Research has shown that mindfulness helps us reduce anxiety by creating a calm state of mind while feeling your thoughts racing and anxiety is building. These are some four easy steps to bring yourself outside your thoughts into the present: The attached video will support this process by guiding you through the four steps. If you feel you need more support or have more questions pls contact me.

Having a safe place —physical or virtual— where you can go to relax and recharge is incredibly important for maintaining good mental health. A judgment-free zone where you can let your guard down and truly be yourself. In this video I will guide you to your safe place in where you can painting a mental picture of a place that makes you feel relaxed and calms your brain and body. Before watching the video pls find a comfortable place, allow your imagination to create with no judgement and be aware of your breathing. If you lose focus gently move your thoughts back to your safe place until your feel your anxiety lifting. I hope you enjoyed this video. Play it and visit this place in your mind whenever you feel anxious. If you have further questions or need more support pls contact me.

Releasing the stress in your muscles usually reduce the anxiety levels. When you feel anxious, you might notice tension in your muscles. This muscle stress can make your anxiety more difficult to handle in the moment you’re experiencing it. This is an simple exercise to quickly reduce your muscle tension during moments of anxiety: The attached video will give you some guidance to make it more easy for you to relax and manage moments of anxiety. If you have further questions and need more support contact me.