Generalised Anxiety, Stress, Nervousness & Worry

Anxiety is a common affliction, and that’s not surprising. The modern world is much more demanding and complex than our brains were designed to handle. 

Consider all the questions you ask your mind. Now consider how you ask those questions. Are they in a negative inquiry or inquisitive? There is a difference in the physical outcome in your body?

Remember, your thoughts create the physical experience of anxiety, so if you are thinking about a threat, conflict, or fear, you risk feeling anxious.

Before I share some strategies you can use at home, I thought I would share how I work with clients who experience generalised anxiety. Stress & Nervousness

Everyone is unique, so I spend time getting to know your life and what is happening in different areas of your work and play.

The greatest tool I use is psycho-education. This is because you need to understand how the brain works and why it reacts the way it does, how it links to your physical experiences and what you must do to get the changes you want.

I also use person-centred therapy, which means it is all about you. Alongside solution-focused therapy, everyone wants a way out of their situation.

Text me (Penny) for your free consultation at 07580350168

Testimonials

EllieC-213

SAFE AND COMFORTABLE I felt very safe, listened to and comfortable to talk about feelings. Each week we built on our previous conversations and I took away nuggets to put into practise. I will continue to work with Penny as and when I need. 

StuartB-773

TALKING TO A PROFESSIONAL DOES WORK! Penny was recommended to me by a colleague. She very quickly understood the problem I was facing and helped me to apply the tools needed to help me relieve the symptoms. This also provided me with the ability to control my anxiety and to put it in perspective. As we know, anxiety is a part of normal life, and now I have the ability to not let it control me, which enables me to get on with my job and my life. Hopefully, there will be no need - but I would not hesitate to return and see Penny again should the need arise.

1. Declutter your brain. Take care of the things that are on your mind. Procrastination creates mental clutter and stress. Trying to remember things is challenging for your brain too. Make lists and use a  calendar and alarms to ease the load on your overworked brain.
   
    
2. Give yourself a break.     You’re anxious because you’re thinking about something that makes you anxious. Give yourself a break and think about something else for a while—schedule ten minutes of worry-free time. Spend time with your pet. Pets are great for reducing anxiety. Play on the floor with your cat. Take the dog for a walk. Sit and watch your fish.
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3. Declutter your life. Clutter adds to the anxiety. Tidy up your environment and notice how much better you feel. Start with the rooms and areas in which you spend the most time.  Include your personal space at work, too. Play some music that changes your frame of mind while you declutter.
   
    
4. Keep an eye on what you are eating. Your diet can have a negative impact on your stress levels. Play around with your food choices and find out what works for you.
   
    
5. Give yourself something to look forward to. It can be a great relief to have something positive to look forward to. No matter how stressed you are about work, life, or people, it can be a relief knowing that you're heading out of your usual routine can take the edge off. (Depending      on your type of anxiety, of course)
   
    

Give your mind and body a break by minimising your anxiety. Avoid the belief that you have to suffer from the discomfort of anxiety. Do everything you can to find relief without making your challenges worse. 

All the best

Penny Lippett

Book your free consultation now on 07580350168