ESSENTIALISM: HOW TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVENESS

ESSENTIALISM: HOW TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVENESS

Essentialism, or removing the “trivial” tasks and focusing on the vital few to achieve effectiveness. What really does it mean and why is it important? And how does it help us in our daily lives?

ESSENTIALISM EXPLAINED

Wikipedia defines essentialism as the view that objects have a set of attributes that are necessary to their identity. 

But this is not the entirety of the essentialism we’re talking about here – instead, we’re talking more about “Essentialism”, or focusing only on the “essentials”.

FIND WHERE YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE THE MOST

There’s a book called “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg Mckeown, and it talks about how you can fully design and take control of your life by doing only the things that are really “necessary” and dropping the trivial things that are not just taking your time but also unknown to you, distracting you from reaching your maximum potential by being able to make your highest contribution.

How do you know if as opposed to being an essentialist, you’re living as a non-essentialist? Well… let me ask you this question:

Do you feel like you’re always BUSY, but when you look at your progress… they’re very little – so you know you’re not really PRODUCTIVE?”

BEING BUSY VS. BEING PRODUCTIVE

The key to success is not just working hard, but also working smart – and it’s the same as how being productive, not being busy, is the key!

But how do they differ?

Just put it this way: you can be busy with too many “unnecessary” things, but that doesn’t make you productive. You can be busy doing things that are all just trivial but when you look at them – they’re actually not taking you anywhere. Why?

BECAUSE PRODUCTIVITY IS NOT JUST ABOUT MANAGING YOUR TIME

Productivity is not just about time management alone – but also about how you spend your energy with the things you do. 

Are you being efficient? Are you spending your energy wisely? What’s the use of spending your energy on too many things at once – but never reaching anywhere because you have not yet identified the most important ones where you can make your highest contribution?

ELIMINATE THE NONESSENTIALS 

Let’s admit it, not everything is essential. Most people just feel a certain obligation to say yes to everything – which piles up their plate with too many nonessential things. But that can be turned around by saying NO, or by eliminating the nonessentials.

Take the late Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the first man who practiced the art of elimination. From being all busy running an empire, he decided to apply the art of elimination and started choosing his battles by considering only those that mattered most to him.

Don’t you think we must all do that? Let go of the unnecessary and focus on what is really important, to be able to make our highest level of contributions.

Now I know all these could sound overwhelming, that’s why I’ve listed down some tips you can start with!

Avoid Doing These Things To Be More Productive:

  1. Caring about what other people think. 

Caring about what others think and say will bring you nowhere. Focus on what’s important – you and your improvement. You are not born to please anybody.

  1. Ignoring your ultradian rhythm.

Working 18-20 hours is not going to make you productive. Taking short but frequent breaks and remembering that rest is a vital part of the growth will. It’s time to break the cycle!

      3. Putting off what’s most important.

When you put off important things, you do not get away from doing them – just delaying them. So, you’ll eventually have to do them but at that time, with much more pressure & stress due to procrastination/lack of time.

       4. Checking your social media accounts every hour!

Social media can drain you very quickly and you won’t even notice the time passing when you get too hooked on it. Don’t be a mindless zombie and don’t let social media take too much of your precious time.

       5. Saying “yes” to everything and everyone.

When you don’t set boundaries, people will constantly depend on you. When you don’t make decisions for yourself, somebody eventually will.

It’s time to put an end to betraying yourself by constantly saying yes and saving yourself from possible future chaos.

        6. Comparing yourself to others.

In today’s digital world where almost everybody posts everything online, it’s a little hard not to compare for some or most people. 

But remember, not everything you see online is real, and people will most of the time only post the good sides. Besides, you are not in competition with others, and our lives run at our own pace.

        7. Seeking pleasure. 

Instead of seeking pleasure, try to seek purpose. Not everything in life is meant to give us pleasure. Let’s try to welcome all types of feelings, as long as they align with our purpose. They are vital for our growth.

        8. Checking your email incessantly.

Don’t be a hostage to your emails. Try to make it a point to log off from your email at specific points during your day.

        9. Doing everything yourself.

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help. No man is an island… 😉

        10. Trying to be perfect.

Don’t try to be perfect, nobody really is…. So go and cut yourself some slack, we are all just humans after all! 🙂

        11. Being busy all the time.

Always remember to reflect on the things you have to do, and assess whether they’re really essential. Like the late Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, you too can choose your battles!

        12. Saying “I can’t.”

Now in this one, you might be confused because I just mentioned that you at times need to learn to say no – so this applies to the things that are essential. If you see something as essential – but hard, instead of immediately saying you can’t, try first.

There is no harm in trying… and it’s better than ending up thinking about the “what ifs”.

        13. Multitasking.

When you multitask, the possibility of losing focus is higher. Instead of multitasking, try setting out a routine to follow and do it one by one.

Besides… having too many things at once mostly lead to half-baked cookies.

         14. Being so negative.

If you don’t like the way something is, ask yourself if there’s something you can do to change it. Constant complaining and negativity won’t fix any problem…

         15. Being militant about eliminating distractions.

Go offline.

Log out, go to a quiet area, and try to focus only on completing your tasks. This way, you’ll lessen distractions and be more able to focus without the unnecessary “noise”.

         16. Not working on your own agenda.

Remember how I said if you don’t decide for yourself, somebody else will? Well… it’s time you start working on your own agenda and not let someone else set the tone of your day. You can be in charge!

          17. Visualizing or telling anyone your goals.

Try to keep your goals to yourself instead of going around and announcing them. Positive fantasies of success drain the energy out of ambition…

          18. Running from your problems.

Grab the bull by the horns, and face your problems head-on! 

And no, it won’t be easy, but this is what ultimately molds us into the person we are destined to be.

19. Trying to compete against everyone else.

Don’t worry about what others are doing better than you, or whether you think they’re doing better… Success is a battle between YOU and YOURSELF only.

   20. Being jealous of others.

Jealousy… or the art of counting somebody else’s blessings instead of focusing on yours. 

What can help is reflecting also on the things that you have but they don’t, this way, you will realize that not everybody can have everything in this world, and you can make your peace with it.

   21. Doing the same things over and over without taking a break.

If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. Sometimes, you need to distance yourself and try to see the bigger picture to see things clearly.

   22. Being anywhere but here

Be present! Put the phone down, turn it off, and look up. You will not know what you are missing in life if you are constantly attached to your phone.. 😉

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

Check HERE to see if you feel like we’re a good fit.

Want to read more like this? CLICK HERE.

If you want to start your process for less stress in your life get my free e-book and start working.

To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika
HOW PLANNING IMPROVES YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

HOW PLANNING IMPROVES YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Planning needs to be part of your daily routine to boost productivity and keep yourself stress-free as much as possible.

Did you know that in the Military, they’re taught and trained to have a plan before starting their day? It’s actually called  “P.O.D”, which stands for “Plan of the Day”  – but it actually is for the next day! Which means… Even before the day comes, they already have a plan for that day!


Why do you think they do that?

Let me share with you my scenario when my kids were young.

I literally do the same – preparing and laying out their clothes for the next day! Because if I don’t prepare things the night before and if I start the day without a plan – it will be messy!

That’s like in the military, right? They wake up very early, so instead of stressing themselves out first thing in the morning, they already have their uniforms laid out – saving so much time and energy.

If you’re gonna ask me when I did the same, was I effective? VERY MUCH!

DO YOU SPEND SOME TIME PLANNING?

Without a plan, you will not be prepared. Without a plan, your mind will be messy and you will be stressed.

Instead of just following a structure you set, you’d be disorganized and in the end, after losing so much energy, you’ll even realize you weren’t able to do things properly!

Doesn’t sound great at all, right?

PLANNING FOR PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

1. Do it every day, until it becomes a habit

When you do things every day, it naturally becomes a habit, and making it a habit is GREAT, because then – you won’t even need to think or spend too much energy forcing yourself to do it, because you’ll JUST DO IT, sometimes even unconsciously – but hey, it’s worth it. 🙂 

Tip: The best time to plan? In the evening before you sleep, or first thing in the morning when you wake up. 

2. Enjoy it


Once it becomes a habit, it won’t feel as if you’re forcing yourself to do it anymore. It won’t be “something that I need to do” anymore, and when you’re past that stage, try to learn to enjoy the process.

To let you in on a little secret, planning my day feels like meditation to me, plus relaxing music always helps. 😉

3. Have a checklist

When you plan, write them down! And when you write them down, make sure that every task you accomplish will be checked off your list 🙂 This way, you know which ones are left or those that are done. You’ll have more time to plan, rearrange, and brainstorm!

4. Add numbers to your list

When I say add numbers, I say… choose your priorities! Which ones must be done first? Which ones have a tighter timeline? Or maybe if there’s no timeline to follow… Some start with the hard ones while some start with the easier tasks. To each his own!

5. The pomodoro method

Ever heard of the Pomodoro method? Work on a task for 25 minutes or more, then have a 10-15 minute break before proceeding to the next.

This works! I do this because, without breaks, we get overwhelmed quickly. 

6. Decide what to do in your free time wisely

On your breaks when you do the Pomodoro, decide on what to do during those times. Do something you love! Sing, dance, cuddle with your family members and cuddle or play with your pets… Anything at all!

7. Give yourself some credit!

Don’t just work and work and work and work… you’ll experience burnout. You also have to cheer yourself up and give yourself some credit for doing a job well.

Maybe you can reward yourself – buy that ice cream or any of your comfort food, book a retreat over the weekend – or get your hair or nails done! Rewarding yourself is a good habit, you’ll be recharged and motivated to face the next challenges. 🙂

8. Reflect

Before sleeping, remember and reflect on your day. How did it go? What did you like, and what did you not like? What was fun doing, and what was not? Did things work out the way you intended them to? If they didn’t, how did you respond?

Reflection is important for everybody. When people reflect, they can plan how to bounce back and come back better. 

In the book “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg Mckeown, it was mentioned a lot of times how if you do not plan your day, somebody will end up planning it for you – your family, your friends, your boss…

So, have a plan!
And if things don’t work out as you intended them to, it’s okay – remember to focus only on the things that you can control. 🙂

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

Check HERE to see if you feel like we’re a good fit.

Want to read more like this? CLICK HERE.

If you want to start your process for less stress in your life get my free e-book and start working.

To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika
MINIMIZE FLU RISK BY MINIMIZING STRESS

MINIMIZE FLU RISK BY MINIMIZING STRESS

The flu season is here and it seems like everybody around is getting sick. I’m in Sweden and being called at the healthcare center so they can gather all the help they need because hospitals are getting full. 

I just talked to someone from the USA, and someone from the Philippines and they’re experiencing the same!

What can you do to minimize the risk of getting sick? Aside from sleeping right, eating healthy meals, and drinking up your vitamins, you also need to lessen your stress! ✔️

Curious as to how they’re all connected? 🤔

STRESS ITSELF IS BAD FOR YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Stress itself is bad for your immune system, and it becomes a vicious circle.

Stress hormones disturb our immune system by releasing lots of cortisol, which then suppresses our immune system’s effectiveness in fighting off invaders by lowering the number of lymphocytes present in the blood and interfering with normal white blood cell communication.

WHAT TO DO TO AVOID GETTING THE FLU

With the flu season everywhere and hospitals getting cramped up with patients having Covid, Influenza, and RSV – nobody likes to be included on the list of patients!

So what do we do to avoid being one of the flu victims? Strengthen up our immune system!!
As a healthcare Doctor, I’ve listed below the ways you can boost your immune system and help it fight off these nasty bacteria and viruses. They’re too easy to do, so don’t find reasons NOT to do them!

1. GET 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP

Need I say more? Our body needs the right amount of rest it needs, not getting enough lowers its protection barriers! When you’re sleep deprived, your immune system is down already, and when you’re sleep deprived – you’re cranky and get more stressed easily, which then decreases the strength of your immune system! 

So as you’re reading this I want to ask you, have you slept enough last night? If not then go get some if you can – this article won’t go anywhere!

2. EAT HEALTHY FOOD

I believe this as well doesn’t need explaining – food is a vital source of life, energy, and nutrition!!! So go grab some healthier snacks.

3. MOVE AROUND

Exercising helps! A 2019 research review concludes that moderate-intensity exercise can stimulate cellular immunity by increasing the circulation of immune cells in your body!

Oh yes – I know how it makes us too lazy to move when the weather is too cold – but we have to! Fight that laziness and get your exercise doze, even if that’s just a few minutes a day.

4. FREQUENT HAND WASHING

Can’t stress this enough. This is easy to do, and yet I’m still seeing too many people who just don’t do it!

Bacterias are quick, and get easily transferred! So wash your hands often, and carry a sanitizer with you!

5. DO NOT FORGET THY MASKS

You do not know when you’re going to enter crowded places, or indoor ones, right? So it’s better to have this in your pockets at all times! Remember, prevention is better than cure…

And viruses and bacterias are everywhere!

6. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

It’s very vital to keep yourself hydrated. Carry a tumbler with you! Water and fluids support immunity by maintaining our mucous membranes’ health! Know how our skin protects us? That’s how they act too.

7. KINDNESS GOES A LONG WAY

Be kind to yourself – and be kind to others! Seeing kindness flow will make your heart happy and with your heart feeling happy, it won’t be too easy to stress you out. 

Be kind to others as well because people receiving kindness will also make their hearts happy, so help yourself but help not just yourself but others as well. 🙂

MOST IMPORTANTLY…

If you are not feeling well or know that you already have the virus with you… STAY AT HOME and DO NOT BE THE CAUSE OF MORE OUTBREAK.

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

Check HERE to see if you feel like we’re a good fit.

Want to read more like this? CLICK HERE.

If you want to start your process for less stress in your life get my free e-book and start working.

To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika
HOW IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MINDSET…

HOW IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MINDSET…

Do you always keep seeing online too or keep hearing from some people how they say it’s all about mindset?

Mindset, mindset, mindset…

Some people find this line already too used, or they even link it at times to toxic positivity. But let’s face it! If it’s not about that, then what?

Let’s first take a deeper look at what it really means.

YOUR MINDSET

One’s mindset is how one sets his/her established set of attitudes, philosophy, and values… or how one conditions their mind to react in certain situations.

HOW MINDSET IS APPLIED IN EVERYTHING

Let’s say you want a nice body but you don’t want to exert an effort into it because you do not see that the effort would be worth it – the focus of your mindset is “it’s not gonna be worth it”, you’ve sent your mind into that belief so you’re not willing to do anything to achieve your dream body.

On the other hand, let’s say you want that body really bad, and your mind is set on “getting that dream body, no matter how hard”  – that’s still your mindset!

See the difference? 

EVERY ACTION YOU DO IS BASED ON YOUR MINDSET

Every action you do – or in the example above – not do, is based on how you shift your mindset.

How you react to challenges and situations, is also based on your mindset. Hence, no matter what some people say about how used this line is already, or how they link it to toxic positivity…

At the end of the day – still – it’s all about the mindset. 

A NEGATIVE MINDSET IS STILL A MINDSET

We are just humans, and it’s very mundane for us to sometimes dwell on our negative thoughts instead of the positive ones, and that’s okay! Our thoughts are not rational so we can sometimes get eaten with our negative thoughts…

And this is when we must learn to channel our self-control. It can be started with a short meditation, or by just having a quiet time where we discuss our thoughts with ourselves and try our best to see them from a third-party angle – which means, if there are no emotions attached – how would we view the situation?

That is how we try to rationalize our thoughts. And yes, it requires willpower and consistent practice. 

EMOTIONS ARE CONTAGIOUS

We, humans, have this mirror neuron system that mirrors the actions and behavior of others.

So, in case you find it hard to find the willpower within you, try to be with people who you know have practiced that area so that you can slowly learn from them and unconsciously adapt their positive mindset. 

WHY HAVING A POSITIVE MINDSET IS IMPORTANT

I’ve always seen people calling a positive mindset a toxic trait of someone because of how they fail to acknowledge the emotions of others or have the tendency to turn a blind eye to their surroundings.

I see this as something very interesting…

HAVING A POSITIVE MINDSET DOESN’T MEAN NOT CARING.

When someone has this positive mindset, it doesn’t mean that they invalidate everything around them – such as the problems, emotions, or crises we’re all facing.

It just simply means that they know how to separate emotions from reality.

I myself, before I react to certain situations, ask myself this question:

“Is it within my control, or is there anything I can do at all to change it to make it better?”

If there’s none and nothing at all, I wouldn’t waste my energy and emotions on it – instead – find other areas where I can contribute.

And that’s being positive. For me, that is just rational, as it helps me remove the trivial things and contribute more to the things where I really have something to add, instead of just complaining about things out of my control.

That may be toxic positivity for some – but that is “my” mindset.

HAVING THE RIGHT MINDSET CAN BE THE KEY TO LONGEVITY

When your mind is set properly on the right things, you’ll be motivated to have the discipline to do the things necessary to achieve the things you’ve set your mind to.

So when you have set your mind to living as long as you can, you’d do anything to get that: eating healthy foods, getting the right amount of exercise, living a life with less stress, and more.

You’ll even see old people literally more fit than some younger ones, and it’s because of how they lived their lives when they were younger, as they probably have already set their minds to living a long and happy life.

So, with the right mindset, you can develop the discipline to do the things necessary to achieve what you want.

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

Check HERE to see if you feel like we’re a good fit.

Want to read more like this? CLICK HERE.

If you want to start your process for less stress in your life get my free e-book and start working.

To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika
PROCRASTINATION: HOW TO STOP & WHY

PROCRASTINATION: HOW TO STOP & WHY

Are you also one of the majority who always feels like they’re hostages of procrastination?

Procrastination, by definition, is having trouble persuading yourself to do the things that you must do when needed – and instead, delay it at the very last minute because instead of doing them as necessary, you get occupied with too many trivial activities… 

As a result, you put things off habitually.

Sounds like you? Then you need to listen.

PROCRASTINATION IS A PROBLEM


Yes, you read that right. Procrastination is a problem, and procrastination causes more problems than you can imagine. 

You could be wondering or thinking of some defense like: “Why? What’s important is I get things done – regardless of whether I procrastinate or not.”

I hear you…

But how did you feel doing the tasks you’re doing when you’re actually procrastinating? Were you relaxed or were you tense with the time pressure?

And what if…

Things don’t go as expected – would you have extra time to find solutions or fixes?

SAVE FUTURE PROBLEMS BY AVOIDING PROCRASTINATION


Not everything is within our control, and doing things NOT at the last minute saves the possibility of encountering problems like last-minute revision, delivering something of poor quality due to time constraints, stress, and even the anxiety procrastination brings.

“ PROCRASTINATING CAN MAKE YOU ANXIOUS,

PROCRASTINATING CAN GIVE YOU STRESS. ”

When you have a habit of putting things off until they’re close to the day you can’t avoid – the day when they’re already REALLY needed, it becomes your routine until you realize that you don’t just apply it to tiny tasks… but general.


HABITUAL PROCRASTINATION CAN KILL

Imagine tending to something that’s important in your family and personal life, you won’t notice you’re also starting to procrastinate in that area. 

What about your health? Feeling something but not too big to call your attention? You also put it off!!! Until it becomes HUGE it literally calls your – and everybody’s attention!

Bet nobody likes that. Right?

So…

HOW DO WE AVOID PROCRASTINATION AND KILL THE HABIT INSTEAD?

1. Brainstorm on tasks – ORGANIZE

One of the reasons why procrastinators procrastinate is because they do not know where or how to start. The beginning is always the hardest part, but once you begin, you’ll suddenly see huge progress and before you realize it you’re actually done!

We sometimes think it saves us the pressure and stress, but it just makes it bigger later.

“Do it now. Sometimes later becomes never.”

— Unknown

2. Use POMODORO

Ever heard of the Pomodoro Technique? It’s a time management tactic. Pomodoro is an Italian word and it literally means “tomato”.

Why tomatoes? They are shaped like clocks -> clocks -> timer!

Doing the Pomodoro technique means using a timer to divide the things you need to do into time intervals. Sounds fun and challenging, right?!

3. Remember that the CLOCK IS TICKING

In everything that you’re going to do, and in everything that you need to do… you just have to remember one thing: THE CLOCK IS TICKING.

This literally means, you’re only delaying the things you’re gonna work on, but NEVER THE TIME! So eventually, you’re still gonna work on them, but with added time pressure and stress!

What would you choose?

4. CHOOSE THE TASKS

What do I mean by these? Choose the tasks wisely. Check your list. Are the tasks listed essential?

Differentiate the essential ones and the trivial ones. Skip the trivial ones! They’re called trivial because they most likely won’t take you anywhere, so try to focus on the essential ones – the ones where you can actually make the most contribution.

If the trivial ones for some reason cannot be skipped… they’re the ones you must leave for later – not the essentials. 

These things combined but most importantly never forget to…

ADD LOVE INTO IT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO

When you add love to the things you do, you’ll enjoy the process and the outcome will always turn out beautifully. Just like in cooking, if you cook in a sour or bitter mood… your food will most likely end up tasting sour or bitter too.

But when you cook with love, the food ends up with a magnificent taste.
Add love to everything, and things will work out. And in case it doesn’t because not everything is in our control – at least we know how we enjoyed doing the things we did. 🙂

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

Check HERE to see if you feel like we’re a good fit.

Want to read more like this? CLICK HERE.

If you want to start your process for less stress in your life get my free e-book and start working.

To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika
How Calmness is Within our Arms Reach…

How Calmness is Within our Arms Reach…

Calmness – the state of being free from agitation or stress, or the state of being at peace with one’s mind… But how does one reach such a state?

CALMNESS IS RIGHT HERE

You do not need to go anywhere, or to look for it somewhere far… it’s within you – within your mind’s reach.
Yes, our minds are fantastic like that.

OUR MINDS HARBOR THOUGHTS AS MUCH AS THEY CAN

Our minds harbor all types of thoughts it can, like a never-ending slot machine! And sometimes, it just makes us feel powerless because we feel like we’re losing control.

And yes we are, it’s normal that we do – it ain’t easy to fight with our subconscious, right? One minute we’re extra happy then just a single thought we do not like we spiral down into a negative mood.

MY STORY

Before all this, I’m a full-time family doctor and around 15 years ago, I was sooo close to hitting depression because of too much stress, but I had to fight it because aside from being a doctor full-time, I have three kids at home! I have no right to be depressed at all at that moment if you know what I mean.

So I acted on it. 

I took this course on Stress Management before I get completely eaten up by my stressors, and even got judged for it because they didn’t see it as something right. Yes, I am a Doctor, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t be doing that, right? And it was honestly the best thing that I did!

THE WAY I ACTED OPENED NEW OPPORTUNITIES

When I took action, it made me realize something – a new fire burning inside of me back then – the passion to help people ditch spiraling down!

And so, the birth of my business.

THE LESSON

We do not know what opportunities could open, or what things could happen if we stay calm vs. if we let stress control us and eat us down.

But I also know how achieving the state of being calm is not easy for the majority, so here are tips & tricks to practice to achieve it!

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE CALMNESS

1. Train Your Mind

Meditate, meditate, meditate! It doesn’t have to be a full-blown meditation immediately. Start with 5 mins, then 7, 10… you’ll get used to it and you’ll be surprised how it immediately helps in calming your thoughts.

2. Be Present, Feel Present

What does this mean? It means you need to PAUSE, RELAX, and just BREATHE. When things are hard to absorb at the moment because of too many emotions, remember that you are just human and the easiest thing you could do to calm down is to breathe and relax, and just make sense of the moment – knowing that you are alive, which means you can think of solutions to stressful situations.

3. Reset and Recharge

Incorporate play into your life. When we say play it could mean anything you’d want to do for the sake of pleasure. This is how you will feel refreshed and recharged ready to take on new life challenges!

4. Turn Off Your Phone

Technology is great when used wisely. Do not waste too much time scrolling on nonsense things, the internet can be full of things that can’t help you reach calmness. You’ll see a lot of annoying things you don’t even have to see or know about. Use it wisely, and when you dedicate time to calm down and just meditate, DO NOT USE IT.

5. Have a Routine

Having a routine is important. While our day-to-day life is sometimes out of our control, it helps to minimize the unexpected as it minimizes the chances of us getting shocked or stressed to think and plan something new.

The moment you wake up and before you start with your day, it helps to write down your checklist for the day so you know exactly what to expect, and you’ll have a routine to follow. 

6. Accept & Let Go

The moment your mind gets disorganized, always ask yourself these questions: “Is there something I can do to change the situation I don’t like? Is it within my control?”


If your answer is no, then just let go. If there’s nothing you can do about it, you need to accept that fact and let go – or else your time and energy will be wasted on something you have no control of, resulting in you getting into a negative mood.

7. Move!

Moving your body or exercising, no matter how long or short, intense or mild – releases endorphins which reduce your stress level and help you increase your sense of well-being. The more sense you make in your own well-being, the easier it is for you to achieve a state of calm. 

GET HELP IF YOU NEED

If it feels hard to decide what you want to do on your own – get a mentor. Reach out if you need help. It is always important and there will always be things that you can support.

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To your success and keep smiling,

Dr.-Annika