How to cope

Did you know that at present 74% of people in the Uk are experiencing some level of anxiety and feeling unable to cope. The stresses of work, home and in busy modern times juggling too many roles can leave us feeling frazzled.

So what really comes first? Does feeling overwhelmed lead to us feeling anxious or can anxiety lead to us feeling we can’t cope? I believe they go together like a pair of irritating friends that you can do without.

Seasonal Factors

Many of us feel less sparkle in the winter months . Weather is chilly and finances can be low after Christmas.
Taking care of ourselves everyday and doing something we enjoy can be a real boost.

Learning a new skill or hobby can bring feelings of enthusiasm and positivity.

I have recently taken up painting and journaling which bring me a real sense of relaxation.

Space clearing and de cluttering  bring a sense of order and make room for new and bright energy.

Aromatherapy oils and misters bring in a fresh and comforting feel. You can choose from some wonderful pre-blended options depending on your needs.

Are you wishing for better sleep? In this case a Lavender oil would be perfect. Need a morning boost of refreshing energy to kick start your day ? Choose an energy boosting blend. My personal favourite company is Tisserand for their gorgeous oils and products. You may like to keep a little roll on remedy or spray in your bag to pop on when you require it.

Neals Yard and Neom also make some wonderful blends.

Scented candles also bring a feeling of calm and comfort to your home.

Ask for help

If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed by work or commitments do not be afraid to ask for help. So often we try to do everything ourselves. Accept any offers that will lighten your load a little. Delegate jobs especially if you feel you are being put upon to do more than your fair share.

Take regular breaks and most importantly go outside and enjoy a little walk or sit in a quiet spot to just find balance. At the end of the day look back at what you have achieved  even if it is one task  off your list feel proud that you did it.
Always value Yourself and the light you bring 

Invest in your well-being by having a relaxing massage or a session or two of Reiki or Reflexology.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or ‘Tapping ‘ is amazing for relief of stress and worry.This is something you can do yourself in just a few minutes. There are many demonstrations on You Tube that you may follow along with. My own favourite remedy for feeling irritable or overwhelmed is to place an Amethyst crystal stone on my forehead and relax for 10 minutes. This is my ultimate stress buster and is also great for relieving tension headaches.
You may like to put together a little kit of crystals containing Amethyst, Rose quartz, clear quartz and a few others you feel drawn too. Smokey quartz and black tourmaline are excellent for grounding and feeling balance .Blue lace agate is calming and soothing. Have fun experimenting with the different ones to see which you find works best with you. You may find a new passion for collecting them though!Be warned !

Next time we will be looking at how colour can influence how we feel 💗

Happy New Year 

I do hope 2023 has started off well for you.

Did you set some resolutions or as some of us prefer intentions?

Is this the year we are going to achieve our dream goal?

Be it a large dream or something simpler how we put our wishes out there can and will affect our desired outcome.

Vision Boards 

These are hugely popular and great fun to create.There are many wonderful people out there showing us how to put these together and each one will have different ideas on it .

Everyone claims their one is tried and tested to bring results and they very likely do.

How can we decide which is best for us?
It could be trial and error,maybe you create one each year sometimes with success and sometimes not.

Others of us just make lists and see how long we can stick to the resolution for.

How long will you go to that new exercise class for ? Will this be the year of your career change or visiting more unusual places?

It really all comes down to not being so critical of ourselves maybe . Are these new goals really in alignment with our real dreams.

Personally I prefer the word Intention it sounds kinder to ourselves and less of an uphill slog .

If we intend to do something then we can give it our best attention .
Try fun ways with your lists and use creative writing and art work to keep it fresh and interesting.

Manageable steps are fun , walking more or taking a trial class instead of taking up a strenuous sport you have never tried.

Keep your vision board flexible you may well find your wishes and goals change and you don’t really want the original idea after all.

Have I done a vision board this year? No . I am working around my word of the year FOCUS

I don’t have any major goals I want to achieve but I do have areas I wish  to improve on and one of them is being a little more organised. Getting on with some projects that have long been postponed. I wanted to be more creative and that has got off to a good start.

My main intention is to be kind and joyful . Not get hung up on  what I haven’t achieved but instead how much I have already achieved and the happiness it makes me feel .

So what ever you call them and however you go about implementing and trying to keep to your resolutions or intentions, remember to congratulate yourself on each step and every win .

Enjoy whatever you are working towards, laugh and put that magic into it.
Try working with some clear quartz for clarity ans selenite to bring gentle energy in.
Wishing you a bright and wonderful 2023