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Stories

Read stories of our participants’ experiences with stress and stress management.

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Stories

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Anticipation

...having a holiday in the near future planned helps manage stress.

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Gardening

I should have worked last weekend, but instead spent it in the garden - and felt so much better for it.

October 31 2024

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Seeking counselling

I experienced panic-like symptoms, so I booked in with a counsellor to chat through.

October 31 2024

Massage

I went and got a remedial massage that had been gifted to me by a friend. The therapist focused on my neck, and it really helped reduce some of the tension from hunching over a computer so often.

October 31 2024

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Making space

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

October 31 2024

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Deep breathing

I've used deep breathing more regularly. I even used it to get through a dental appointment!

September 04 2024

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Considering the consequences

I've really focused on thinking of the outcomes of stressful events... If work doesn't get done, then it's not the end of the world! (differing levels of success with this strategy).

September 04 2024

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Getting more sleep

I have made an active move to getting to bed earlier (knowing that with sick kids I'd be up several times overnight), so trying to make sure I get a bit of decent sleep.

September 04 2024

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Asking for help

Taken wise counsel when faced with issue/problem/concern/challenge. Asked for help, basically. And it worked, well managed

September 04 2024

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Yoga + chats

talking to partner, yoga, breathing.

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Mindfulness, walking, and talking

* mindfulness practise * talking to friends/family about issues * regular exercise (gym x twice per week, walking every day at lunch time) * early nights.

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Breathing

Calming breathing techniques, hobbies and psychology consultation.