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For many, Christmas is a time for taking a moment out of our busy lives to spend quality time with friends and family. A time to relax and let our hair down.
However, for many it can be stressful, anxiety
inducing and completely overwhelming.
We’ve all heard of the 12 days of Christmas, so here are 12 top
tips to help manage Christmas anxiety. They may perhaps seem simple
and obvious, but you can be amazed at the difference in anxiety
levels if the 12 tips are followed.
We wish you all a peaceful and relaxing Christmas from all at 2b@1 Hypnotherapy.
1. Eat regularly
We lead such busy lives that it can be easy to
postpone food intake or even forget about it completely. Low blood
sugar levels can lead to feelings irritability and anxiousness.
Keep topped up between well balanced main meals, bananas, nuts,
berries are great to munch.
2. Talk to someone
Talking to someone can really help. Ideally a
professional is your first port of call but family or friends can
also be a great help.
3.
Make time for yourself
Often, we go from one thing to the next without
stopping or pausing. Allocating “Me Time” to do something on your
own can have a positive effect on how you feel. It could be as
little as 10 minutes to undertake meditation or mindfulness of
something a little longer such as going for a walk
4. Avoid caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant and can activate your
fight or flight response leading to increased feelings of anxiety.
Switch to decaffeinated coffee or a green tea. Green tea contains
L–theanine an amino acid known for promoting
relaxation.
5. Walk it off
Anxiety produces adrenalin and exercise can help
to reduce adrenalin. It needn’t be running or swimming the simple
act of going for a walk can be very effective.
6. Write about it
Studies have shown that keeping a journal can be
a healthy way of managing anxiety. Keeping a journal can help to
organise your thought, gain control of your emotions and improve
your mental health.
7. Take a soak
Having a bath incorporates other points mentioned
above. Not only can a hot bath help relax muscles which in turn can
relax the mind, but you also get some “you” time. If you practice
mindfulness or meditation whilst soaking then wow, a triple anxiety
reduction whammy.
8. Listen to music
Research has shown that listening to music can
not only help to reduce anxiety but it can also reduce blood
pressure and improve the quality of your sleep. Obviously,
selecting the right music to suit your mood is important. Relaxing
music to relax and something more up tempo to feel motivated and
energetic.
9. Disconnect
We’re constantly being bombarded with information
be it from TV’s, iPads, phones etc. It’s OK to unplug yourself now
and again, it’ll all still be there when you decide to
reconnect.
10. Talk to yourself
Using positive mantras and affirmations can help
to manage your mood. Telling yourself to breath and be calm or
acknowledging that anxious feelings will pass can really
help.
11. Drink water
It’s important to remain hydrated. Dehydration
can cause heart palpitations which in turn can lead to feelings of
anxiety.
12. Steer clear of alcohol
Boo I hear you say, it’s Christmas. But if you’re
struggling with high levels of anxiety it’s important to know
serotonin levels in the brain can change on consumption of alcohol.
Although you may feel better for a short period chances are, you’ll
feel even worse once the alcohol wears off.
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