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I spend time with my dog, whether going on a walk or relaxing at home together. Keeping active, helps me to regulate my stress and allows me time to organise my thoughts 😊

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I use the app Insight Timer for morning meditations and Gratitude app such as Presently - reminding myself of the things i feel grateful for put things into perspective and discovering small daily joys.

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Walk, walk, walk! From when I had my children, I have always found getting outdoors makes everything better. Whether that be strolling along the river, a walk to the local coffee shop or getting out into the local woods. I feel I can breath again and when the sunshine is as good as it is at the moment, a burst of Vitamin D is just what I need to clear my head.....

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I like to be outside, either walking with my dog, or sitting quietly in the garden and listening to the birds and wildlife. So long as the dog doesn't chase the birds away!

Another favourite, particularly through the wintry, colder days, is doing Diamond Art. It's a very mindful activity and I can sit at my desk doing it for hours at a time, and I completely lose track of time and everything else.

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For me, exercise and breathing help manage my stress. Yoga, weights, walking - whatever I can fit in. I’m lucky to have a large dog that needs regular long walks and he has a habit of keeping me calm and generating a lot of endorphins !

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Stress for me tends to come when I feel overwhelmed with tasks or thoughts. So for me its writing lists. Having everything written down and prioritised helps me feel I have control again. Some days I have lots of lists! I would like to say walking my dog helps with stress but as she is nervous and reactive that can be quite stressful itself. I sometimes get home and write a list of what I need to do better on the next dog walk :-)

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I like to go for a walk to get some clarity in my head and get it thinking about other things. I concentrate on the simple things like one foot in front of the other, I see is as a form of grounding in the here and now.

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My two non-negotiables are running and reading. Not both at once! Some days I need running - need to feel my heart racing, want to be outside and know even if I am slow and it's awful whilst I am out, I will feel better for it. Other days, a cup of tea and a good book is just the medicine! I think self-awareness is so important in effectively managing stress.

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I do simple breathwork exercises to manage stress and I find practicing martial arts helps to calm my mind as I'm required to focus on particular parts of my body.

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I manage stress by doing yoga. Stretching out and focussing on my breathing helps me step away from the events of the day.

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Getting time to exercise is really important for me to manage my stress - I particularly enjoy a quick HIT session which you can find options online easily for free. A 10-30 min video will help to release the endorphins which helps with stress.

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Playing my guitar helps me to manage my stress. When I'm playing a piece or learning something new, it's hard to think about anything else.

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I manage stress by listening to the music that shaped me as a teen and young adult. I think it is important to remember what made you happy and picture that point in time. If you can feel that moment its the best feeling in the world

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I like to get outside for a walk or a jog. Being in nature takes me away from stressful situations and helps me to calm down and rethink what is upsetting me.