Exercise #1: braindump
Make a list of all the things that stress you out or give you anxiety and don't hold back
While doing this, be honest and don't filter yourself
Benefits:
- It will help you become more aware of why you feel stressed
- It can help you release your thoughts from your mind as you write them down
Additional: highlight the things that are within your control and out of your control
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