Life is not slowing down! Between work, play, kids and family the responsibilities and expectations can be overwhelming! The impacts of stress on our emotions, minds and bodies is taking a greater toll on our health as we struggle to attain that elusive work-life balance.
Here are a few signs that stress may be negatively impacting your life:
- Are you tossing and turning at night; unable to get a good night’s rest?
- Are you struggling to concentrate on tasks?
- Are you avoiding social situations?
- Are you using substances to feel calmer, more in control?
- Are you more irritable or angrier than usual?
- Do you lack patience for others?
Working with a therapist for anxiety or stress can provide you with coping strategies to navigate the stress in your life in a more healthy manner. Learning how to set boundaries with people, both at work and at home can make room for some of the “balance” that you are craving.
Stress management counselling can:
- Help you put your life and expectations that you have of yourself or of others in perspective.
- Make it easier for you to feel like you can breathe.
- Help you get back to enjoying your life.
- Assist you in managing your emotions and reactivity at work and at home.
- Help you slow down and prioritize things to have some work-life balance.
At Reframed Psychological, our Edmonton therapists will work with you to determine how to help you to alleviate as much stress as possible and how to cope with the stress that is inevitable in life. Learning your historical patterns and relationship with stress will provide the path forward to successfully managing your stress and finally finding your way out of that revolving door.
