Reducing the Pressure of Everyday Life

I have found that a good way to reduce the pressures that life puts on you is to have regular routines. If there are things you do everyday you can add activities to them on a regular or sporadic basis and benefit even more from those activities.

My first strategy is to make sure I get enough sleep. I am an early riser, but as long as I have had seven hours sleep I feel like I have rested enough. If I have a late night I sometimes find it difficult to get my seven hours, but over time I find it averages out fairly well.

My second strategy is to avoid the news as much as possible. That may not be the best option in a number of ways but for me it’s essential. If I read rather than watch the news I have the opportunity to move on at my pace and decide what to read and what to ignore based on the headline and the subject matter.

My third strategy is to build my online day around certain repeating activities. The blogging is one, of course, but I also have three apps I use every day. Happy Colour, Calm and Duolingo. By ensuring that I use all three I give my mind a framework for relaxation. I sometimes share my Happy Colour pictures, so here’s one from yesterday.

My fourth and final strategy is to remind myself of the support of my family. I know that this may not be the case for everyone, but if it isn’t, look for the support of friends, colleagues, people who share your interests or online communities you value.

Good luck with your health and wellbeing. Remember to do the best you can for yourself and remember it is a work in progress.