FACE it... life can be stressful. Especially during times like we are living in right now. There are so many unknowns that our stress levels might be at an all-time high. 
However, while stress is normal, and everyone experiences it, chronic stress can have a lasting effect on your mental and physical health. It can take a toll on our bodies and mind. You might feel emotional, have a hard time focusing, feel anxious, or even withdraw mentally as the brain “overheats” and copes by turning off for a moment. 
This all means that we are flooded. 'Flooding' is this extremely uncomfortable feeling of being overwhelmed mentally and emotionally (super stressed).

So, when feeling stressed the best step we can take for ourselves is to pause and recognize these 'flooded' feelings and take these 10 steps to help reduce these feelings:
Don't respond. Walk away. When feeling flooded, it's easy to "snap" response instead of really taking time to formulate an answer.

1. FACE it... take a minute to breathe. Take some time to take a personal barometer reading and understand what you are feeling.
2. Do something soothing. Listen to music, take a bubble bath, and read a good book - appeal to the 5 senses with this time.
3. Talk to a counselor or friend. Taking time to talk out what is on your mind can give you a clear mind.
4. Mind Dump. By putting pen to paper with our Mind Dump document, you'll release all those nagging thoughts that overwhelm your thoughts.
5. Learn to say NO. Your calendar can bring a lot of stress and having a margin in your day can help reduce those flooded feelings.
6. Exercise. Moving your body can release your mind.
7. Eat Healthily. What you consume can play a vital role in how you process stress.
8. Reduce caffeine. Caffeine can re-create stress conditions for the body.
9. Laugh! Relieving tension by relaxing your muscles. This is a wonderful pressure release!

If you haven’t joined our free private FACE it.. Facebook group please do! Every Monday I go live with tips and tools that will help you through your week. 
This Monday we will talk about boundaries. I hope to see you there. 

​FACE'ing it...
Dr Eris
Founder of FACE it...