Need to learn how to "Chill"
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I am (almost) 26, I started my college journey at 17. I took so long on my journey because I struggle (a lot) with a generalized anxiety disorder. It used to be much worse but I have made HUGE progress on just how much my anxiety impacts my daily life over the past 7 years. That said...I am now at the point where I have student teaching and then I'm DONE. While going to college, I have had to work 56 hrs a week, take 9 credit each semester, and help a lot with my nieces and nephew. I have been HIGH STRUNG to say the least for like 8 years now. My father has early onset dementia and heart failure. My brother is in an unfortunate marriage and they cant afford to take care of the kids but also dont qualify for assistance. Anyways, so while I was meeting with my cooperating teacher (who will be student teaching with) she said I need to learn how to "chill" and I'll be fine in her classroom. Due to life circumstances and my GAD, I have to plan and prepare for everything (maybe even over plan and over prepare) Her comment made me realize I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO CHILL! I can "relax" or "calm down" but I have been so strung out for so long idk how to be "chill".... I need help! I take daily meds and have done the counseling thing and practice mediation and mindfulness but it doesnt seem to make a difference. Or at least not enough.
Please give suggestions! I need to learn how to "chill" by 1/6/20
@Cmeks37
Relaxing, or "chilling" is going to be different for everyone. (At least, that's what I think.) The things I enjoy doing to relax drive my husband nuts, and vice versa. LOL What do YOU like to do? What makes you happy? What puts a smile on your face?
Maybe it's something as simple as having some essential oils with you, and a certain scent relaxes you. (I always have a bottle of lavendar on my desk at work.) Maybe it's just sitting outside in the sun for a few minutes, face upward, soaking up the rays, enjoying the warmth. Maybe it's keeping a crossword puzzle book with you for some fun, or having an app on your phone of a game you like for a quick relaxer during the day when you have a couple minutes.
If there was a student in your class that was feeling nervous and anxious, what would you suggest for him to help him "chill?"