How to face 2021 with less stress

2021 must be tackled by keeping anxiety and stress at bay. Once the problem has been identified, namely that the state of anxiety is caused by the emergency situation that one is once again facing, it is essential to accept the fact that one can be tired, exhausted and unmotivated. It is a normal response of the organism and the mind, which as self-defense settle in a chronic state of stress. The loss of one's sense of security, of a job, of habits and, in the most delicate cases, of physical and mental integrity or perhaps of a loved one, they will have notable consequences in this new year.

Before this chronic condition causes anxiety related disorders, also leading to a lowering of the immune defenses, it is better to accept the situation and study an escape strategy, at home, aiming at relaxation. A new everyday life is needed, made up of activities, hobbies, health care. Drawing up a plan of weekly activities to do at home can help. Cultivating the passions of yesteryear such as gardening, cooking, DIY, painting, creative writing, is also good. The work, done within the four walls households, it must not become the preponderant part of life in times of lockdown, otherwise pandemic stress syndrome would only worsen with the load to bear.

Longing for freedom

Rejection of the imposed rules

Resignation

Liabilities to events

Denial of the problem

. The idea is that you can always do something.

Being happy can also relieve stress.

more, painting, dedicating himself to music, cultivating plants, taking care of the garden or the vegetable garden, painting, following online cooking tutorials. Also entrusting one's thoughts to a diary, in which to vent emotions and feelings, even negative ones, such as fear , sadness and disappointment, can turn out to be a small beneficial gesture both for the present and for the future, when you can reread how the complicated moment was faced.

: identify a fitness session to follow with the online tutorial, practice yoga, pilates or meditation or choose movies or TV series that allow you to unplug. Even taking short walks around the house, in nature, alone can help to free the mind from widespread negativity and stress.

Laughter yoga or Eye Yoga is also very useful to relieve stress and stimulate psychological well-being.

In some cases, electronic vibrating bracelets are also useful.

Another option could be to follow a Biofeedback treatment.

it causes the onset of disorders, of minor or major entity depending on the cases, such as: tachycardia, insomnia, dizziness, hypertensive crisis, loss of appetite or, on the contrary, weight gain, hair loss, colitis. Body care, from adequate rest to "healthy eating to" regular exercise, is also important. The well-being of the body is closely linked to that of the mind. Establishing fixed hours and maintaining a commitment to physical activity can help create new healthy habits, probably different from the pre-Covid-19 period.

If new programs and response efforts are not enough, it is essential to seek help from a professional, such as a psychologist, without fear or embarrassment.

It seems that among the beneficial effects on the body of sunlight there is also the contrast of stress.