Dealing with stress during times of war

Dealing with stress during times of war, especially when maintaining focus on your work, can be enormously challenging. However, there are tips that can help us manage both emotional and professional demands:

-      Recognize that what you're experiencing, it's normal to feel anxious, scared, or overwhelmed in a war zone. By acknowledging these emotions, you create space to manage them more effectively.

-      In a chaotic environment, trying to control everything can intensify stress. Focus on aspects of your life and work that you have direct control over. So, focus on what you can control.

-      Structure and maintain a routine, this can help create a sense of normality.

-      Connect with colleagues, friends, or family. Share how you're feeling and listen to others’ experiences. This can provide emotional relief. You can also seek support of professional people.

-      It’s important to stay aware of the situation, but constant exposure to negative news can increase anxiety. Set specific times to check for updates, and limit exposure to war-related news outside those times.

-      Even small amounts of exercise can help reduce stress. Exercising can improve your mood and energy levels.

-      Incorporate breathing exercises or meditation, into your daily routine. This can help ground you and manage the mental and emotional impacts of the situation.

-      Try to get sufficient sleep and eat nutritious meals, as physical well-being directly impacts your mental state.

-      Be kind to Yourself and recognize that you're working under exceptional circumstances, and it's okay to have moments where you feel less focused.

Every Effort Counts.

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