Mindful ISTDP’s Post

We can all feel lonely from time to time but long-term loneliness can severely impact our #mentalhealth. If someone you know is struggling, these tips from Mental Health Foundation may be able to help. #wellbeing

Have you ever asked yourself the question ‘Why me?’ when faced with loss or illness? It’s natural to feel despair when something bad or irretrievable happens to us or our loved ones. We wonder how this awful circumstance could have befallen us and it can be difficult to find answers or make sense of it. There’s really only one answer to the Why Me question and it is a harsh one. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/ggt9ptzg

Feeling overwhelmed by election season? You're not alone. In Episode 44 of OnTopic with Empathia, Dayna Smith-Slade dives into how election anxiety impacts both mental and physical well-being. Discover practical tips for managing stress and staying balanced during this time. Don’t miss it—tune in now! https://bit.ly/3UaQiN6

Feeling overwhelmed by election season? You're not alone. In Episode 44 of OnTopic with Empathia, Dayna Smith-Slade dives into how election anxiety impacts both mental and physical well-being. Discover practical tips for managing stress and staying balanced during this time. Don’t miss it—tune in now! https://bit.ly/3UaQiN6

Did you know that candidates going for an interview suffer from up to 5 different types of anxiety. Yes, 5! And each of them can be reduced by the two very simple science-based tools that are mentioned in this post by Ted. Boxed breathing and and a short walk. Almost anyone can do these and it doesn’t cost a penny to do it. Try it and let me know how it works for you. And if your wondering what the 5 different types of anxieties that appear in interview candidates are, stay tuned for more details. #InterviewSkillsCoach

Two great tips to combat anxiety…

Have you watched this month's free webinar on Anxiety? Use this resource with clients and community members you work with to help recognize the signs of anxiety. Find it here: https://vist.ly/3mifkbd

While anxiety can be a burden, it’s actually meant to keep us from danger. Here are two ways to tone your anxiety down and bring it back to its protective state:

Anxiety is a natural reaction when our brains are telling us we should be nervous or scared. Box breathing is a great tool to use before a big test, going into an uncomfortable feedback session, or facing a fear. Another grounding technique I use is the 5 senses. You think of 5 things you see; 4 things you can touch; 3 things you hear; 2 things you can smell; 1 thing you taste.

Managing anxiety and stress is a crucial think nowadays.