Stress management.
You know how it is.
You have school/work, stuff to do at home, commitments, and damnit, sleep would be nice.
You can't even fathom 'down time'.
WHAT THE HECK IS DOWN TIME?
Well, my friend, let me tell you-
Calm down. It's doable!
With my tips and tricks as to how to remain as stress free, organised and happy as possible. you'll be flying!
1.Okay- getting out in the mornings. If you're like me, you need at least eight hours of sleep or someone will get snapped at. And you AREN'T a morning person. My advice? Lay everything out the night before. Have your bag packed, your lunch made, your clothes out, and your makeup on the counter/in a drawer. Also-have snacks like granola bars and fruit in the house, you don't know when you'll oversleep! This gives you loads of time to sleep in, and don't bother with loads of makeup or anything in the morning! It's only school or work. Look presentable, and save your beautifulness for when you're going out!
You if you get more sleep!
2.KEEP A DIARY. I would be sunk if I didn't have something to write down what I had to do for the day! I have one for school, one for beauty blogging stuff, one for fitness, and one for general use! Write lists of what you have to do that day-even if it's silly things, like walk the dog, or eat dinner- and tick them off as you go. By the end of the day you'll feel so accomplished, and you won't have forgotten anything, so no last minute mishaps for you, my friend!
3. Organise your room. Now, this one is difficult for me because mine is always a tip (I'M MOVING, LEAVE ME ALONE) but a tidy room that is pretty much empty of clutter is what I aim for! Tidy neat room=space to think and chill!
4.Exercise. Now, this one doesn't SOUND fun, but hold on now! Exercise releases chemicals which makes you happy! Even if it's walking your dog, zumba, or just dancing like an idiot to some music, it'll release stress and make you feel happier!
5. RELAX! Don't worry too much. Coming from someone who had anxiety- believe me, what you're stressing about? It really isn't that bad! It's nothing that can't be dealt with. Work hard, stay on time, and accept that things are going to go wrong. If things didn't ever go wrong, we wouldn't know how to handle situations! If you lose your cool, it'll all blow up in your face, and you won't get anything done. So give yourself two minutes to freak out, cry, and feel sorry for yourself. Take five to figure out how to get out of that mess!
6.Don't be afraid to talk! If you're stuck, or just need someone to rant to, there are plenty of people willing to listen. You'll find if you talk about the problem, it might not seem so bad after all. And who knows? Maybe your friend has a solution!
7.Me time. This is a crucial step. There comes a point when you have to say-no. No more. It can wait. There is nothing that cannot wait. If you're at the stage when you're so confused and befuddled you can't think or see straight-sit back. Leave whatever is bugging you. And relax. Have you time. Take a bath, read a magazine, read a book, paint your nails, mindlessly watch T.V. (May I suggest Once Upon a Time?), watch a movie (Safe Haven was really good!) Whatever YOU like!
These are my steps for Stress Management!
I also have Clodagh's guide to happiness coming up at some point!
How do you manage stress?
Peace, love and cupcakes!
Clodagh x
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