Stress and anxiety come with the terrain of being a human being in an uncertain world.
Personally, I find it unrealistic to think we could permanently transcend these aspects of life.
After all, our stress response is wired for survival and safety.
And it’s not as hard as you think.
Meditation, essential oils, supplements, breathwork, bodywork…
It’s hard to know where to start and what actually works.
As a yoga and meditation teacher and wellness writer, I’ve pretty much tried it all.
But the practices I can always rely on to find my calm are actually the simplest ones.
And in the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m sharing them with you!
Online therapy
I’ll admit I was initially skeptical of online therapy.
I’m the kind of person who thrives on face-to-face connection and eye contact.
When you’re feeling down, in-person therapy can feel like a lot of effort.
Betterhelp Online Therapy
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But all stress has one thing in common: It traps us in our heads.
Stress and anxiety are rarely resulting from something happening in the present.
As onestudy1describes, “human anxiety is largely driven by future-oriented hypothetical threats that may never occur.”
Stress and anxiety live in the mind, which is why connecting with thebodyis so effective.
Because our body can only exist here and now, movement anchors us into the present moment.
And the more mindful the movement, the better.
Tai chi, qigong, and walking meditations are other forms of mindful movement for stress management.
Food is grounding; it connects us to our senses and cansoothe the nervous system2.
Through mindful movement and nutritious eating, I feel at home in my body.
Through consistent online therapy withBetterHelp, I feel calm in my mind.
Stress and anxiety have a way of making everything feel out of control.
But with these three practices, you have support right at your fingertips.
it’s possible for you to even start right now!
