When you’re a parent or a carer, it’s just as important to take care of your own needs in order to be able to support others. That is why across the week, for International Stress Awareness Week, we brought you advice from our renowned clinicians and academics, to demonstrate the importance of self-care. Scroll through our summary.
Coping with stress:
Millions of parents and carers experience stress. It can be damaging to our mental health and wellbeing. It’s important that you take care of your own needs too or you’ll will have no resources left to look after your children’s needs.
Remember, you are not alone. Listen to supportive parents talk about dealing with their stress. ⬇
Keeping Calm:
Keeping calm when your kids act up is good for you and your child’s mental health. Sounds simple, but we know it’s not always easy.
In this video, Romesh Ranganathan offers some supportive tips for when things get stressful. ⬇
Long day? Need help refocusing?
In this next video, we explore the benefits of taking five minutes to practise box breathing.
Box breathing is a powerful but simple relaxation technique that can help clear the mind, relax the body, and improve focus.
Mindfulness:
Practising mindfulness can help bring your awareness to the present moment taking your attention away from those daily stresses and worries. In this video, we explore how a daily task such as cooking can help relieve stress.
Colouring isn’t just for children! It can be a helpful way to de-stress and focus.
Yoga encourages mental and physical relaxation which can help reduce stress levels and anxiety. You can use yoga to clear your mind using your kitchen counter or desk.
Taking a break:
Our final tip for parents and carers – and it’s a simple one! Take 10 – It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. Take a break, clear your mind and start again.
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