6 Ways to buffer unhealthful stress

Contrary to what social media gurus may tell you...you don't need a stress free life. Even if you are experiencing chronic fatigue or pain.

Given the human experience & world we live in, I can confidently say striving for such a thing sets you up for failure, which will have the opposite affect of increasing stress. (Once again perfectionism demonstrating how unhelpful it is).

It is more a case of having chronic stress buffers in place, to support you in the management of stressful events or frequent daily stressors.

Prioritising your wellbeing isn't a case of avoiding anything stressful (which is relative), it is about progressively being exposed to stressors, having skills in place to manage your internal world & of course reducing exposure too excessive stressors where possible.

Here are 6 ways to buffer chronic stress:

1. Joy / pleasure seeking. Simply doing things for this reason. 
2. Share positive experiences or connection with others. 
3. Journalling. Writing out thoughts or feelings can reduce the load they have on you.
4. Seeking comfort & soothing for your body. Checkin with how the body is feeling & have some 'go to' activities that feel good.
5. Practice assertiveness. Communicating your needs, using boundaries, building your confidence in expressing yourself is very transformative in stress management.
6. Move your body. In any way you please. Stretching, dancing, yoga, walking, swimming, anything! Get back into your body & release some tension with movement.

I encourage you to take what serves you & make it your own.🫶🏼