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How Do You Adult?
3 Quick Strategies when dealing with Adulting & Anxiety
‘Adulting’ – how exactly do you do it?
It’s weird, isn’t it? We all age without much effort. ‘Adulting’ isn’t something that comes naturally to a lot of us. Becoming an adult, however you define it, doesn’t happen overnight. It requires continuous learning. Not just learning how to be a ‘real’ adult, but also learning how to cope with new realities and not letting adulthood destroy your mental health.
If you’re a young adult and you feel like you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone.
Your mental health faces some of its biggest challenges in young adulthood. Whether it be self-consciousness, depression, FOMO, anxiety, or dealing with uncertainty about the future, this stage in your life can be a very trying time.
So, how do you deal with it? How do you deal with ‘adulting’ and all the anxieties that seemingly come with it?
Accept yourself.
Do you feel like no one ‘gets’ you? Have you always felt like you never quite fit in? Do you feel sidelined or left out of ‘mainstream’ society?
Accepting yourself is often easier said than done. But please know that there’s acceptance out there, truly. And it needs to start with you. Accept yourself and you’ll find others who’ll love you for you, too.
Yes, you might feel confused, intimidated, and lonely at times. But, know that there’s a place – and a community – out there that will make you feel safe and appreciated for who you truly are.
Practice self-care every day.
Self-care is exactly what it sounds like – doing little things every day to take care of yourself. Self-care doesn’t have to be anything complicated to make a difference. Getting a good night’s sleep, engaging in physical activity, and eating healthy meals – are some things you can do to improve your overall physical and mental health.
Aside from those, you should also do other things you enjoy. Binge-watch your favorite TV show. Get a massage. Jam to your favorite songs. Whatever it is, just make sure to do something that you truly enjoy.
Seek professional help.
There’s absolutely no shame in seeking professional help for your mental health. After all, you seek medical help when you’re physically unwell. So why not seek help when you’re struggling emotionally and mentally?
Whatever you’re struggling with – be it self-esteem issues, or anxiety – know that there’s help available. Talking about your mental health issues not only provides you with guidance. But can also help you better understand your emotions and how to deal with them.
The Struggle is Real, but the key is how we react to the struggle
Adulting can be a struggle, but dealing with your mental health doesn’t have to be.
If you feel uncomfortable with counseling, give yourself some time to think about it. In the meantime, practice self-care. Learn to accept yourself and allow yourself to feel your emotions. And when you’re ready, know that there’s always help available to you.
Are you ready to talk to someone? Schedule a consultation today.
With Balance & Wellness,
Shayla Peterson, LCSW