How often does something that you pictured in your mind about a person or a situation actually happen? We have a tendency to grandize things in our own heads instead of seeing the situation for what it is. A lot of times, we need awareness and courage to deal with the difficulty at hand. It's how you handle these times that will make the situation more or less manageable for you. 

We all experience stress and anxiety throughout our lives. It’s how you handle it that makes that time more or less manageable.Here are some essential things you can do to make stressful situations more manageable for Gen Z and beyond!

We see the phrase everywhere, “We can do hard things!” While this is great to remember and keep in mind when things are getting tough, it’s HOW we deal with the difficult times that makes those times more or less manageable. 

Back to school can be a tough time for everyone from elementary to adulthood. Things are new, expectations are unknown, new routines to figure out, not to mention the social component to it! Here are some things you can do to make the transition better. 

I’m sure you’ve seen graphics online that say something like, “Don’t believe everything you think.” While this is easier said than done, our minds often make connections and develop thoughts that may or may not be true. It's up to us to determine our truths and not let our minds decide for us.

Human beings are inherently social creatures, driven by a profound need for connection and belonging. Throughout history, communities have played an essential role in shaping our identities, fostering our well-being, and providing a support network that enriches the human experience.

Oftentimes, wellness professionals talk about checking in with yourself. This is valuable, as it is easy to get stuck in patterns without realizing it. This can also be easily thrown to the wayside. Here are some ways you can check in with yourself.

A lot of things in life are about responding to something that has just happened. These responses can be physical and emotional. How we respond to these situations plays an important role in how we feel afterward.

Once we’ve acknowledged our feelings, sat with them, and reflected on them, it’s time to move on. Just like a good love story, this one must come to an end. We have to move on because living in something so powerful is not sustainable. So, what will you do when you come out the other side? How will you merge back into your regular life, one of contentment with ebbs and flows?

We are our own investigators! Find the WHY behind those reflections. Then take that information and use it to inform your routines and choices. This should lead to less stress and anxiety, giving you more peace and space to engage with the world in a more mindful and present way.

What are your values? Identify who and what is important to you and what actions you take that shows this in your life.