Awareness of stressful feelings - FOCUS-R

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Awareness of stressful feelings

Here's two top tips from study participants about beeing aware of how you are feeling:

"Mindfulness exercises (especially relating to feeling my feelings rather than spiral into overthinking)"

"Trying to be more aware of feeling stress, and sort of making 'space' between that stress and my reactions"

A mix of activities can work

Relaxation exercises... Afternoon nap... Cuddle grandaughter 5 yrs old. Walk in garden.

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A unique stress management technique!

"Volunteering in Barrington Tops Aussie Ark. Staying in the mountains with good friends and two days of hard work clearing weeds."

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Being creative

creative pursuits at home (stitching, weaving, painting)