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Exhausted, frustrated, anxious or full of uncertainty.
Have you ever felt this way in the last 17 months?
Probably many more than you would have liked.
And it is that
the pandemic has radically changed our lifestyle and the way we experience the world,
with all the psychological consequences that this brings.
Stress has taken over even more of our already frantic lives.
And stress is precisely one of the great enemies of physical and mental well-being, although many times we do not give it the importance it deserves.
We suggest some simple tricks to help you fight it and live more fully.
The idea is that you incorporate them into your daily routine and make them a habit.
In fact, the psychologist Ismael Cerón warns that
one of the main mistakes we usually make is waiting for the weekend or vacation to practice relaxation.
According to Cerón, not only did we arrive at these dates exhausted, but we also felt the pressure of having to necessarily relax, which translates into even more stress.
Analyze yourself and find out what is good for you
The ideal would be to start by self-evaluating the current situation of our mental health and the way we take care of it.
Each person is different, there is no "magic recipe" for everyone.
So,
stop and think and write down all those activities that make you feel whole and happy.
Sports, dancing, hiking, listening to music, or going to your favorite bookstore may appear on your list.
None of these examples is better than another, the important thing is that you try to incorporate into your routine all those activities that contribute to your well-being.
And when you are doing them, enjoy them with attention, savoring every second and every detail.
You
can also start spending a few minutes a day learning different breathing techniques, yoga, or meditation,
all of which, according to Cerón, are "great tools" for slowing down the loops of thought that sometimes assail us in our daily lives.
Meditating is easier than you think
Have you heard of
mindfulness?
In Spanish it means "mindfulness", and it is one of the most popular meditation techniques of the moment.
It consists of focusing on the present moment with interest, curiosity and acceptance, and
is used to calm stress, anxiety or depression.
To reap its benefits and achieve a deep state of relaxation, you do not need to be an expert or spend a lot of time, five or ten minutes a day is more than enough.
You can practice it, for example, in the shower. Water naturally relaxes the muscles, the mind and takes with it much more than dirt. Take advantage of your showers to get away from the world and everyday problems.
Focus on how the water runs through your skin and the sensations this causes in your body. In the aroma of the soap and in the texture of the foam.
Focus on the experience and you will leave the bathroom feeling like new.
The psychologist reminds us that face-to-face contacts with the people we love are also essential to preserve our mental health.
Take care of social relationships and do your best to have face-to-face encounters.
Limiting the use of virtual social networks is essential so that they do not end up absorbing all our time and allow us to perform genuinely rewarding actions.
Take control of your thoughts
Do you feel that things are happening around you that rob you of peace?
If so and it is in your power to change them, do so.
However,
much of what happens in our lives is beyond our control.
In this case, remember: if you can't transform reality, you can change the way it makes you feel.
Complaining will only increase your discomfort.
All these relaxation strategies will help us,
according to Cerón, to prevent depressive problems,
to avoid social isolation, to escape obsessive behaviors and to establish bonds with other people with whom we share hobbies.
However, they cannot substitute for a professional psychologist in the case of a more serious problem, such as depression or anxiety.
It is important that we go to a therapist if we feel that our suffering is persistent and hinders the development of our life.
It is crucial to break the taboos that are, in many cases, the culprits that people try to endure psychic tension without asking for professional help until the degree of suffering becomes unbearable.
We deserve a life of well-being, and it is within our reach.
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