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- William James
Heading back to school at any age can make anyone anxious, especially in the time of a pandemic. However, there are ways to prepare yourselves and your kids to face the challenge with confidence!
For adults and children alike, establishing a routine can help mitigate anxiety. Knowing what you need to do, when, and how allows you to make fewer decisions each day!
When we make a big change (like adding school to our daily routine!) making sure to keep up with self care is important. Feeling confident with our mental health can help keep anxiety symptoms at bay.
Back to school can be hectic and unexpected to-do list items, schedule additions and the like can pop up! Navigating these is easier when your needs (like food!) are already set. So try meal prepping or pre-packing your lunches to feel more in control and to save time!
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Take time to decompress each day!
Establish a Sleep Routine- anxiety can disrupt sleep so training your body to sleep will help!
Keep Active- regulating hormones with exercise can help with anxiety symptoms.
Write It Down! 'Naming' your anxiety and symptoms can help you track and mitigate them.