Stress and Anxiety Management Resources

Take the Quiz:

5 – 10 minutes

Want to know not just how stress manifests in you (physically or mentally) but how to know which relaxation technique will work best for you in any given anxiety or stress-inducing situation?  Take this quiz and you’ll know exactly what to do next time you’re in a stressful situation 

Breathing and reflection

5-10 minutes

Stop everything and breathe. Observe your thoughts about your current situation. Ask yourself, “Do these negative thoughts serve me?” If not, ask yourself “how can I switch those thoughts to more helpful/useful ones?”.

Gratitude affirmations

5-10 minutes

Keeping yourself grounded is vital to get through difficult times. Focus on what you do have, and what you can control. Speak out loud affirmations such as, I am healthy, I am alive, I eat, I can breathe, I can walk, I can buy food etc.

Creative flow

From 20 minutes up to 2 hours

Nothing makes us live in the present moment like losing ourselves in creativity. Break your daily routine with singing, drawing, gardening, cooking…whatever gets you into ‘the zone’.

Connect with someone

15 minutes to an hour

Research by Dr Antonio Bifulco shows that those who find it easiest to bounce back from adversity have someone they trust to confide in. It’s important to make time to maintain relationships with people who will listen to you and support during difficult times.

A daily energiser

10-30 minutes

Shaking yourself out of a negative mood before it gets a grip is a way to build resilience. Look for something that motivates you. It could be exercising for 10 minutes, listening to a song that lifts you up, or calling with that friend who always makes you laugh.