Ways To Deal With Your Worries
Taking some simple steps can be the start of you taking back control
1. Talk and share your worries
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Find someone you trust and feel safe to talk to.
2. Relaxation and mindfulness
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Give yourself time to relax daily and practice mindfulness.
Practice some breathing exercises to ease worries and stress.
3. Challenge your thoughts
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What is it that you are actually worried about?
Be positive, imagine your glass as half full not half empty.
Instead of thinking i can’t ,change your thinking to ‘I can’t yet’
4. Be kind to yourself!
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Make healthy choices with your diet and drink, avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Make sure you get enough sleep.
Exercise regularly
Focus on the things you enjoy, like music.
Try something new!
how to get help
If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your public health nurse.
Find help in your local area
Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.
