how to deal with stress

1_ Take a shower or bath

2_ Be present

be focused on whatever's in front of you
you can always handle what's in front of you
But usually we're stressed because we're trying to deal with the situation that has not happened yet.
Know that your power is here, in the present moment.
"Stress is a trick your mind plays on you before anything is actually happening."
"So focus on the action in the present moment and you'll be fine."

3_ Brain Dump

journal and write down what's causing your stress
you will see how irrational some of your fears and worries might be.
help you feel more clear afterwards, so that you're not in your head all the time.
you'll be able to organize your thoughts a little bit.
you might even give yourself advice in your journal session.

4_ Talk to someone

talking to a trusted friend or therapist can really help you relieve your stress and anxiety

5_ Detach yourself from the outcome and trust the process

Understand that, in life, there are things that you can control and things that you cannot control.
it's worthless, it's a waste of time to focus and worry about things that are outside of your control.
just focus on everything that you can control.
"Whatever happens, happens."
"The idea is that life will take you in these different directions.
The idea is that life will take you in these different directions. You will have challenges and hard times, but everything given to you, everything put in front of you in life is there to help you grow, to help you learn, to help you get stronger."

6_Meditate

7_Take care of yourself

Take care of your body, your health, your well-being.
Don't forget that self care always comes first, because you have to be okay in order to function in everyday life.
So make sure you're eating healthy, drinking a lot of water, getting enough sleep.
It really is the basics.
And I know that when we're busy or stressed, we tend to sacrifice things like that.
We tend to cut sleep, we tend to eat unhealthy because it's more convenient.
But when you're busy, that's actually the time that you need those things more.
The busier you are, the more you own it to yourself to take care of yourself.