As part of our pledge to Mind, our corporate charity, we commit to raising awareness about mental health issues and we’re starting with Anxiety.
Everyone worries from time to time and finds life stressful but when it starts to take over your life, cloud your judgement and prevent you from taking a full and active part in your local community, workplace, social life etc. it can be difficult to manage and to cope alone.
You don’t have to struggle in silence.
If you think anxiety is playing too big a part in your life, check out the Mind website for some simple guidance. There are many things that
Seven things you could think about…
It takes small steps and simple lifestyle changes to effect how you experience and deal with challenges in your life. Here are seven areas you could look at:
- Talk to someone you trust
- Try to manage your worries
- Look after your physical health
- Try breathing exercises
- Keep a diary
- Try peer support
- Complementary and alternative therapies
Focusing on just one of the above, let’s look at your physical health. If you know you need to be more active, why not come along to one of our 155+ clubs for a Free Trial pass.
But the biggest thing you can do is talk to someone. It’s number one on the list for a reason.
Do you have a friend, family member of trusted doctor who you could speak to? If you really don’t want to talk to people you know, Mind are always there with advice, guidance and local counselling, should you decide that this might help you.
You can read more on Mind’s website here: A is for Anxiety.
