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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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Deep breathing

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

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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.

Friends

I talked to my friend about the issue

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Social support

Last weekend attended 14th year of getting together with previous work colleagues. Amid a stressful time it was very therapeutic to have laughs and sharing with old friends away from stresses!

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Proritising self care

Making little promises to myself as part of a self care routine (e.g. saying that "I am a person who goes to bed each night by 10pm", and trying to stick to those promises!!

Reading

Reading a fiction book (have not been motivated to read for a long time, so was nice to be sucked into a fictitious world again for a few chapters each night before I went to sleep)

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Stress awareness

Just go with the flow and don't catastrophise as it only makes you feel more stressed. Commit only to what I know I can achieve to limit added pressure. Accept my health conditions and work life around them.