Don’t Stress! Try This Instead

Hello everybody! Hope you’re all having a great Sunday so far!

 

I will be honest and say that I was so nervous about taking over these blogs for Angelica, but I’m honestly having so much fun thinking up of different topics to talk about! I just hope you will all enjoy it as much as I already am!

 

Here at Akrosphere, we’re all on our first week back from Spring Break! I had a lovely vacation in Florida, but as you all know, it was time to come back to school and work and all of the regular responsibilities of everyday life. Not only that, but our students have been getting ready for our End of the Year Showcase! While we are all excited about showcasing new skills we have learned this year, we are in the process of choreographing and learning a multitude of acrobatic numbers, which can be a bit stressful for teachers and students alike. Not only that, but I’ve heard school state testing and finals are coming up, and let’s face it, that can be a stressor for parents as well!

 

It would make sense for a circus gym to talk about physical health, but I think mental health and stability are so important! Sometimes even more so, because if your brain is fried, it’s really hard to function! I came across this coping technique for when it all gets a little too crazy and you need to relieve a bit of stress and anxiety. It’s the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise, and it’s really easy to do!

First, stop what you’re doing. Then:

5: Name 5 things you can see,

4: Name 4 things you can touch or feel,

3: Name 3 things you can hear,

2: Name 2 things you can smell, and 

1: Name 1 thing you can taste.

 

Cognitive behavioral therapists believe your thoughts are linked to how you feel. If you can refocus and change your thoughts, it will help you feel better. Try it now and you’ll see your thoughts will shift. So easy and so cool!

 

That’s it for now! Take it easy this week and remember to BREATHE!

 

Talk to ya next week!

Mar