There’s this crazy idea that once you start suffering with anxiety during menopause that you have to put up with it! ?
Someone even once told me that my anxiety would last for 10 years … go figure!
But, this just isn’t true!
There’s lots you can do.
Firstly, it's really important that you are managing your stress levels, getting enough sleep, eating a nutrient-rich diet and ensure you’re exercising regularly.
Plus, here are 3 practical strategies for stopping your anxiety at work:-
1. Instead of reaching for a coffee, ensure you’ve got a box of delicious, relaxing herb-al teas in your desk drawer. Chamomile, lavender, peppermint and tulsi teas are all calming. As is green tea which contains l-theanine an amino acid that may reduce anxiety.
2. Wear headphones and listen to calming music whilst working at your desk, this can help settle your mind.
3. Think about and then move 3 parts of your body – your fingers, feet or arm. Whenever you feel your brain going at 100 miles per hour, focusing on the feeling and movement can help bring you back to the present moment.
What one are you going to try this week at work?