Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in friday 23nd Friday 2017
Hi Everyone Happy Friday!!
How do we handle the stress of the holidays and family gatherings? Being prepared, taking breaks, being thankful, find joy in the simple things and setting goals.
The first thing I do is put some activities together. For instance I have an adult coloring book, or stenciling or maybe a game you enjoy playing. You want an activity that can make you feel good and keep you distracted; If you start to feel anxiety. Try to bring along items that help calm you.
Second, I let myself take breaks during the event. Go outside take a walk. Get away from the party and take a deep breath. Try not to leave for the whole party. I've done this. It's so easy to do. But try to stick out the party as long as you possibly can.
Third, think up reasons why you are thankful for certain people at the party. Go ahead and let them know. A therapist at LifeLine suggested this activity. It helps you further bond with your friends and family.
Forth, try to enjoy the simplest of things. Be excited for your favorite dessert. Being excited for the small things can help you get through an event. Envision the party as a task and your goal is to make it to the end of the party. Make up some goals. Such as eat dinner, step outside for a break. Another goal could be eat dessert and play a game with the family. This may help to keep your mind occupied.
What's one activity that calms you down?
Do you have a plan ready for when anxiety strikes?
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Apart from the fact that it is the 22nd today lol, don't we also already have a check in for today?
Not that we can't have two of course XD
@Kuma0187 Must have been a communication breakdown somewhere down the line 🤷 It happens 📞⛺💛
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I am only surprised it doesn't happen more often. I think our little community here is pretty well organised! I wasn't complaining so much as noticing :)
