{"id":3126,"date":"2017-02-17T16:32:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T16:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/?p=3126"},"modified":"2018-01-08T16:26:31","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T16:26:31","slug":"how-to-stay-calm-through-the-chaos-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/how-to-stay-calm-through-the-chaos-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Calm Through the Chaos of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have events in our personal lives that can be extremely stressful and emotionally exhausting at times. Sometimes it can be hard to keep our head up through it all. Here is a list of tips to help you handle life\u2019s curve balls:<\/p>\n

1) Stay positive<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Try your very best to think positively throughout the tough situations you\u2019re in. If something that comes your way is draining or stressful, remind yourself that it will get better and it won\u2019t always be weighing you down. Remind yourself that it will pass and things will turn around for the better. I like to remind myself of the quote, \u201cThe best is yet to come.\u201d Even though there\u2019s chaos now, better days are to come.<\/p>\n

2) Take some deep breaths<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meditation can help you with handing the stressors and chaos in life. Close your eyes and focus your attention on your breathing and body.\u00a0This can help you relax and focus on a single thing to calm you down.<\/p>\n

3) Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0physical activity I enjoy in order to get through the hard times is dance.\u00a0Not only does it burn calories, but it also takes stress away. Go for a run, take a fitness class<\/a> at the IWC or just go for walk. No matter the activity, try to use exercise as your escape.<\/p>\n

4) Find an activity that distracts you<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whether it\u2019s drawing, watching a movie, listening to music or reading a book – finding a way to pass the time that puts your focus on something healthy rather than the negativity in life can help you cope. A great distraction is hanging out with friends and doing something social as well! Just don’t get carried away with your distractions and let them keep you from being productive.<\/p>\n

I hope you can use these tips to help push through all the craziness life can bring. Don\u2019t forget to breathe, and remind yourself that everything will be okay!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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