Stress is inevitable. Responding thoughtfully to the inner pressure that builds when we are stressed can be hard.

Sometimes, you can proactively modify your behavior or mindset before the stressful situation has occurred. As an example, batching some meals for the week on Sunday reduces decision fatigue and the chances you will grab whatever is easiest to eat.

Of course, getting ahead of a stressor is not always possible. Life is not so neat. The question then is how do you make changes to your behavior or mindset during or after the initial stress has occurred. This could look like learning not to beat yourself up after eating the entire bag of chips while watching a movie.

Sometimes what we need to set the stage for a healthy response to stress is simply a short stretch of time where nothing is being asked of us and the mind has permission to slow down.

A Few Supports for Working with Stress More Skillfully

If you're looking for ways to create space for yourself, here are a few resources you might find helpful. 

Quiet Reset

Step out of momentum and let the nervous system settle.

If you'd like to create that kind of space for yourself, Quiet Reset is a simple 90-minute guided home retreat experience designed to help you step out of the noise for a while and reconnect with steadiness. Learn more about Quiet Reset here.

Sanctuary in Small Moments Journal

A place to slow down and notice what’s happening beneath the surface of busy days.

Through thoughtful prompts and spacious pages, this mini-retreat journal offers you room to pause and enter a space of rest, reflection, and renewal. You can get your journal here.

Creating space for yourself, even in small amounts, can make a meaningful difference.