The Mindful Kind

Hello and welcome to episode 303 of The Mindful Kind. In this episode, you'll learn about my personal "emergency" self-care plan for times when I'm struggling with anxiety. Please keep in mind that this plan is based on my own research and experiences and I highly recommend that you seek out good-quality support from a mental health professional to create your own plan. Below are some of the key elements of my self-care plan for anxiety. 1: Minimise stress triggers as much as possible (keep in mind, this is only a short-term solution I use when I'm dealing with high anxiety) 2: Talk about my feelings with someone I trust or write them down somewhere private 3: Be aware of my unhelpful coping mechanisms and try not to engage in them. I try to make choices that might improve my mental wellbeing, not potentially cause further harm or pain 4: Create things to look forward to, like a catch up with a friend or a book arriving in the mail 5: Be prepared to ride the waves of anxiety, knowing that feelings ebb and flo