Coping Strategies

Things to be Thankful for this Cov-Eid Raya

Things to be Thankful for this Cov-Eid Raya

There's a lot of fear in the world right now. I'm giving myself permission to be afraid, because there is nothing wrong or shameful about being afraid, and I'm choosing to be intentional on where I put my energy and focus, to constantly practice being in the present moment, to really look at my fears with loving curiosity and I say thank you......

10 Practical Ways To Create a Worry-Free Life

10 Practical Ways To Create a Worry-Free Life

I have anxiety issues. I Worry a lot. I’m not afraid to admit it.

This post started a while ago because of what I was experiencing personally in my life. Then someone close to me, in fact 2 of them - shared their deep worries and thoughts. And I desperately wanted to help them. Then I realised that I was trying to fix them when there is in fact, nothing wrong with them.

They don’t need my advice. They know what to do. They need a space to be heard.

The only I could do is to write, and keep on writing. And so here are some practical steps to help lessen your worry load, as they did help with mine:

  1. Practice Deep Breathing

  2. Focus on the present moment

  3. Keep a journal

  4. Be in Action 

  5. Acknowledge your worries

  6. Let your worries out into the light.

  7. Get physical

  8. Take your worries on an adventure

  9. Cut yourself some slack

  10. Listen to Bob Marley

Read on for the full story…