Keep moving! Your heart will thank you.
Physical activity is one of the best strategies to reduce stress. Here are some ideas to get your heart rate up when you need a mood boost!
HELPING HANDS
For this exercise you only need paper, a pen and about 10 minutes. You can do it alone or with someone else.
Sharing strengths makes them stronger
Talking about everything that is worrying us is important. But sharing our thoughts about what is helping us get through this time is helpful. too!
PUT THE BRAKES ON STRESS REACTIONS
Stress-overload has an impact on how we feel, think and behave. Here are some quick activities to get back into balance.
Doing art makes space for new ideas
In times of crisis, our bodies and minds are often on the alert for potential threats. This is why it takes extra effort to pay attention to things beyond what we are worried, anxious or angry about. This extra effort is worthwhile!
The Stress and Recovery Curve
Warum verhalten wir Menschen uns unter Stress manchmal ganz anders als sonst? Wenn wir “aus der Stresskurve fliegen”, kann auch die Höflichkeit flöten gehen…
What is Resilience?
Conversations about mental health often focus on individual suffering. Bringing an everyday understanding of resilience into the mix shows how mental health is about connection.
3 PLAYFUL WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
When children are stressed out, they’re much more open for helpful activities than for long explanations. Try these games and see how they work!
Asking for help is a sign of strength!
In extraordinary situations, stress reactions are a natural response.
How to make the most of our toolkit
Your body has a natural ability to regulate stress. Read about how you can use it to make the most of our toolkit.
When your world feels upside-down…
Gravity is always there for you. This tool can help you to regain stability, even without anyone noticing.
