Hello and welcome to our weekend chat 💬
The next couple of weeks can be a very busy time with everyone rushing around to get ready for Christmas. Try not to get too stressed out about things as exposure to stress puts your body in ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ mode. This stress causes hormones to flood your bloodstream and you may find yourself snapping at people or withdrawing from them. Your body is amazing and it’s telling you something which you should listen to.
Aching muscles……….soak in a warm bath.
Persistent tiredness……….get an early night.
Overwhelmed by everything………..set aside time for yourself to relax.
Pause for a moment, take deep slow breaths to calm your mind and body. Don’t keep your feelings bottled up, lighten your emotional load by sharing them with a friend and there are plenty of us here who are more than happy to listen. Quit Support is always on hand to help. Journal your thoughts as writing down what you’re feeling helps to clear your mind and organize your thoughts.
Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a good friend.
Physical activity is a great stress reliever so take a short walk or any type of movement that feels good to you - it can make a big difference to flood your body with endorphins.
It’s very important to remember that having a cigarette will not help🚭❌
Focus on the present and staying smoke free is the best gift you can give yourself🎁
Have a very happy weekend and we’re here if you need us👍🤗🤗🫖☕️🍰🫖☕️🧁xx
