The experience of losing elderly parents is one that tends to bring moments of heightened stress and anxiety. People deal with stress and anxiety in different ways but I think it is extremely useful to make a list of stress-busters that help YOU. Having a written list provides a menu at a time when you may feel unable to think straight and the mere sight of it can help to bring calm.
Ideally, the list should include activities that only take a minute or two, like deep breathing or visualising a place that is totally associated with calm, as well as more time-consuming activities.
My list included the following:
1. Taking long, deep breaths
2. Visualising lying on the warm sand at Garrarus Beach hearing the gentle rippling of tiny waves.
3. Playing with the dogs
4. Going for a swim in the sea and feasting my eyes…
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