By Raheena Dahya, TFMS Roster Mediator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This series is designed to provide you with some tips and activities you can do to help manage your mental health while going through the <\/strong><\/em>family law process<\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find a variety of professionals in your area here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are able to, attempt to take a walk. There is some scientific evidence showing that physical activity can improve one\u2019s experience of anxiety1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evidence has shown that: people \u201cwho exercised for just 20 minutes<\/em> had a significant<\/em> improvement in their mood after 2, 4, 8 and 12 hours when compared to those who did not exercise”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Mayo Clinic publication stated: \u201c A lack of energy often results from inactivity\u2026\u201d2<\/sup> Even if you are tired, try to get up and take a walk or engage in a form of exercise that you find enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emily and Amelia Nagoski point out that: \u201cPhysical activities is the single most efficient strategy<\/em> for completing the stress response cycle.\u201d3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n Breathing techniques are used by a variety of first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and members of the military in order to manage distressing situations.4<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> for a tip-sheet by Anxiety Canada on how to do diaphragmatic breathing exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can try out this this, 6 minute and 15 second, guided box breathing exercise <\/a>tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n References: <\/p>\n\n\n\nContact a Professional<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get Some Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Breathe<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n