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40 Mindful Affirmations: Holistic Stress Therapy For Mind Body & Soul
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In this blog you will find 40 Mindful Affirmations that will help support your Mind Body & Soul as you work through stress related issues. When we commit to the holistic approach to stress care we are in a much stronger position of protecting our overall health and well-being. We can embrace our innate healing powers and discover ways to promote relaxation and nourish the whole being. Regular stress care can increase quality of life, reducing it’s negative impact and make way for a more peaceful and joyful existence.
Holistic Stress Care Plan: The Benefits
It’s natural to experience stress, it is part of everyday life and although it is oftentimes hard to ignore, it is possible to limit the damaging effects. Unresolved stress can catch up with us all too soon, leaving us feeling completely out of our depth. If stress leaves you feeling overwhelmed, then maybe it’s time to create your own holistic stress care plan. One that nurtures not only your physical self, but also the emotional and the mental.
With your own holistic stress care plan you can create the lifestyle you absolutely deserve and need. Have a look below to discover all the amazing benefits that regular stress care can bring and how implementing changes can contribute to a more balanced life and harmonious future.
Physical Stress Care Benefits:
Improved physical health: For healthier cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Enhanced immune system: Providing better protection from illness and disease, faster recovery rates and improved gut health.
Increased energy levels: Resulting in increased productivity, focus and motivation, leading to a sense of well-being and better able to cope with life’s challenges. It also helps us to bounce back instead of giving in.
Emotional Stress Care Benefits:
Reduced stress and anxiety: Leading to a more relaxed state of being as well as promoting a sense of peace and calm.
Improved cognitive function: Leading to improved memory, concentration and decision-making abilities. Encourages mindful cognitive awareness to help gain a greater understanding of thought processes and learn how to disengage from intrusive negative patterns.
Enhanced emotional well-being: Help you regulate emotions effectively, resulting in better emotional stability and overall well-being. Fostering optimism and a greater sense of joy.
Spiritual Stress Care Benefits:
Encourages gratitude: When you spend more time being thankful for the good things in life, it can help keep the focus on all things positive. Leaving us less likely to get overwhelmed by negative thoughts, but rather, more likely to see great opportunities and possibilities.
Generating acts of kindness: Increasing confidence, happiness and self-esteem. Your kindness also encourages others to show kindness - contributing to a more joyous environment, a positive community in general and also creates a ripple effect that knows no bounds.
Improves relationships: Nurturing healthy relationships can increase your sense of worth, belonging and help you feel less alone. Having good social support may help protect you against the harms of stress.
Promotes Forgiveness: Whether it is for you or anyone else, forgiveness has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and harmful emotions. It gives us the opportunity to let go of anger and resentments, creating space for healing and growth.
Holistic Stress Care Plan: The Basics
Managing Stress is a learned behaviour and with patience and practice, it is possible to greatly improve your stress response and identify triggers as they arise.
Here are some tips to help get you started:
Recognize your stress response: Headaches, backache, skin rashes, IBS, apathy etc
Identify your triggers: Work, relationships, finances, health, environment etc
Identify your coping techniques: Stress eating, substance abuse, withdrawal, aggression etc
Now that you have identified your stress behaviours, you can actively work towards putting your stress care plan into action. By making stress care a regular part of your life you can work towards a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Have a look at the list below for ideas and strategies. Find time to experiment and make time to maintain your stress care plan.
Healthy balanced diet
Regular physical exercise
Breathing exercises
Mindful activities
Regular sleep pattern
Rest and relaxation
Nature Therapy
Quality time with family/friends
Music Therapy
Seek support if needed
Stress Care Affirmations for the Mind Body & Soul
(Can be used as statements on their own and/or coloured from the book to promote relaxation when you need it most)
Improving Your Mindset
Regular use of affirmations serve as gentle reminders to focus on positive thoughts and beliefs. As you colour, allow your thoughts to engage with the words as you absorb what they mean for you, reinforcing positive thinking and promoting a sense of well-being. Let these affirmations uplift and inspire you, as you seek to take control and manage your stress.
Stress Affirmations For The Mind
I find calm in the chaos
I release negativity
I let go of stress moods
I am in control of my stress response
My day is filled with positive thoughts
I can handle it my way
I am doing the best I can
My vibe is cool and collected
Some things I cannot change
Today I am totally stress proof
My kind mind
Boundaries give me power
Mindful of my emotions
No means No
Stress Affirmations For The Body
Relax Release Reset
I easily overcome stressful situations
My life is stress free
Relaxed is my normal state
I am safe and supported
I am strong and resilient
It's OK to put myself first
I can ask for help
Self care is my priority
I take healthy breaks
Deep breaths calm me down
I express my stress in healthy ways
I stress less every day
Rest Rejuvenate Repeat
Stress Affirmations For the Soul
Peace is my super power
Everything is going to be OK
I choose peace over perfection
I choose courage over fear
I trust in my journey
Adversity helps me grow
I rise with every challenge
I practice self compassion
Faith and Grace leads the way
My energy is calm
I love and accept myself
I am not my stress
Holistic Stress Therapy: Mindful Colouring Workbook
(check out some of the book's pages that have been coloured in above)
Mindful Colouring with Affirmations is a healthy way to relieve stress and can also help with depression and lower anxiety levels. The Holistic Stress Therapy colouring book contains 40 pages of pure relaxation, that are not only fun to colour, but also allow you to express all those pent up feelings and emotions associated with stress. The affirmations are an invaluable tool to help re-frame negative thought patterns and beliefs. Stress doesn’t have to dominate your life. With mindful colouring affirmations you can immerse yourself in the moment allowing yourself the opportunity to recharge and relax your nervous system. When you are feeling overwhelmed, take a break, grab your coloured pencils, and let the therapeutic power of colouring restore some peace and calm. This beautiful book is your sanctuary for self care and a great addition to your stress care plan.
Stress Care Word Search
Download Holistic Stress Care Word Search
If you love word searches, then this one is ideal for helping you focus on all things positive and motivational. They are also great for helping you hone your critical and analytical thinking skills, which can be very useful when it comes to managing stress and anxiety.
If you enjoy colouring
Why don’t you head over to the virtual colouring club. New colouring pages are added on a regular basis or you could share your own colouring pages from your favourite colouring books. The Gallery is the place where members get to share their latest projects with each other and inspire each other along the way. All you have to do is take a photo of your work and upload into the gallery. Members will be able to comment and admire each others work.
Stress Resources:
Anxiety UK Support services for anxiety: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Samaritans 24 hour free helpline: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Mind UK Information and advice: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/useful-contacts/
Stress Downloads:
Free Download: Holistic Stress Care Word Search
Free Download: Calm in the chaos colouring print