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Some tips on dealing with Bridal Stress

posted 2 years ago in Emotional
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    TheBalancedBride       Portland, Oregon

    Hi ladies,

    It is so crucial for you to take time out for yourself while planning a wedding.

    I well remember the stress and anxiety that comes along with planning a wedding. The endless lists, money worries, unreasonable expectations, and personality struggles that come along with it.

    Here's my first tip for you:

    Take 5 minutes to go to a place where you can be left alone and quiet. It doesn't matter if it is indoors or out as long as no one will bother you during this time. Let's call it your "recharge time". It is crucial that you take some time each day to recharge and relax. Even 5 minutes a day can make a difference, 10 is better, and 30 is the best.

    Here's what I want you to do with this first 5 minutes. Breathe. That's it. Sounds crazy doesn't it? But when you breathe in and out through your nose slowly and deliberately, things begin to change inside of you. Your heart rate slows down, your blood pressure drops, and your mind clears. Now here are your breathing directions:

    Breathe in slowly say quietly to yourself, "I breathe in happiness" and then slowly exhale and say quietly to yourself, "I breathe out release". That's it. Don't believe it works? Give it a try and then check back in with me here to tell me how you felt afterwards. What have you got to lose?

    Wishing you only joy and harmony for your big day and beyond.

     
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    MeganTacky2247    May 5, 2012   Cincinnati, OH

    THANK  YOU!!!!! :)

     
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    seven12    October 15, 2011  

    Good tip!  I literally do forget to take a minute and breathe sometimes.

    Here's what has worked for me... 

    Long walks.  It boosts endorphins, gives you time to think, and gets you into better shape for the wedding... maybe not as fun as having a drink or eating some chocolate, but definitely better for you. 

    DON'T TAKE YOUR STRESS OUT ON YOUR FIANCE!  You may be upset, but it's not his fault if the caterer messes up, one of your BMs does something sh!tty or your mom is driving you crazy.  So don't take it out on him-- he's on your team!

     
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    BlondieBrideGirl    July 2012  

    @seven12: Agreed! Walks are so awesome to relieve stress.

    Also, I go through old pictures of my fiance and I as well as listen to music that puts me in a good mood. It helps me to remember to not sweat the small stuff...it's about you and your fiance. Never lose focus of that! :)

     

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