303 // My Emergency Self-Care Plan For Anxiety

<p>Hello and welcome to episode 303 of The Mindful Kind.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll learn about my personal "emergency" self-care plan for times when I'm struggling with anxiety.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Below are some of the key elements of my self-care plan for anxiety.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>2: Talk about my feelings with someone I trust or write them down somewhere private</p> <p>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</p> <p>4: Create things to look forward to, like a catch up with a friend or a book arriving in the mail</p> <p>5: Be prepared to ride the waves of anxiety, knowing that feelings ebb and flow</p> <p>If you'd like to learn more about my experiences with mental health and being an over thinker, check out my free online workshop, 3 Secrets You Need to Know to Level Up With Mindfulness. You'll find the link at <a href= "http://www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/303">www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/303</a></p> <p>Thanks so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. </p>