Toni Jackson
Counselling & Psychotherapy for the Misunderstood
How To Cope With Anxiety :: Be Kind To Yourself
As with many areas of our wellbeing, there’s no one-stop-quick-fix for long term anxiety. However, there is an answer and it lies in continually and regularly being kind to your self. It involves checking in with yourself throughout the day (asking yourself, “How am I feeling at the moment?”). It’s about taking note of the effect that your diet, particularly coffee (caffeine), chocolate, sweet foods (sugar) and certain drugs (such as nicotine and marijuana) have on your heart rate, your thoughts, your emotions and your sleep patterns.
Try to get some movement into your every day. Walk, stretch, run or swim. Do a yoga or exercise class in your lounge room, using a Youtube video as your guide.
If you are responsible for small children, finding time for yourself can be extremely difficult – I really get that – so you may need to get creative in how you find ways to be kind to yourself. Read More
Counselling in Fremantle & Mundaring: Stress, Anxiety and Depression Specialist
Hello! I’m back at work, all refreshed and peachy keen after a summer break with my family. I’m currently taking bookings for both Fremantle and Mundaring. I specialise in counselling women experiencing stress, anxiety and/or depression. If you’d like an appointment, please call me on: 0439 995 302 or email me: toni@tonijacksoncounselling.com
I also provide Skype counselling.
Warm wishes for this new year,
Toni
How To Create A Self Care Toolbox For Coping With Stress
What is a Self Care Toolbox?
A Self Care Toolbox is a set of predetermined tools you can draw on whenever you feel you’re not coping. Each person’s toolbox will look different, but some examples are: writing in a journal, using a mindfulness or relaxation app, spending time in nature, exercising or calling a friend.
The first step is to become aware of what kinds of tools and activities assist in soothing, calming and focusing us. The next step is to choose the ones that work best for you – a good way to do this, is to go with what interests you the most. Try out a few simple activities and see if they work for you. Finally, make a list (either on paper or in your head) of what tools you can turn to when you feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, depleted or depressed.
Some people create their Toolbox as an actual, physical box or bag, filled with a journal, a happy photo, essential oils or inspiring quotes. Other people have a list of activities that they know work for them.
Creating your own Self Care Toolbox can be a very empowering and affective means of transforming your state of mind.
To get you started, here is a list of tools and activities that can be useful for calming and de-stressing: Read More
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