MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF STRESS & ANXIETY by Mandy Clinch

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF STRESS & ANXIETY

Like most people in our busy world today, I find myself constantly running around for work, after children, doing chores and volunteering my time for others.

I often feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious with the busyness of my life. I’m also a single mum so I carry the full responsibility of running a home and paying all the bills on my own as well. Sometimes all of this can get on top of me.

I find saying no very difficult and so I take on too much and I feel guilty if I sit still because there’s always something I feel I need to do!

Since I was young, I have always had what I’d describe as minor OCD tendencies and a touch of anxiety. As I’ve gotten older, and with experience, I have learnt how to manage my stress and anxiety.

WHAT SELF CARE REALLY MEANS TO ME

Self-care is fundamental to my mental health and wellbeing but for me that doesn’t mean a spa day but prioritising the things that make me happy like exercise classes, social time with friends and dancing. Things that I find stress busting and lift my spirits.

I’ve learnt that the housework can wait and it’s only ME putting the pressure on ME to do it!

I have always enjoyed quiet time on my own so becoming single recently isn’t an issue for me and in fact I have learnt to really appreciate solitary time when my children go to their dads. I love reading, listening to music, gardening, walking and I am definitely re-educating myself to feel less guilty about watching a film with the feet up!

HOW FINDHORN FLOWER ESSENCES HAVE HELPED ME

Sometimes I need a little extra support which is when I find myself subconsciously spraying my workspace or bedroom with Calm Me Down Mist. It contains pure essential oils of Vanilla, Labdanum and Lavender which I feel surrounds me with calming scents and vibrations and really helps me relax.

If I’ve got an especially busy or overwhelming period ahead or a situation has upset me and I find myself overthinking it, I turn to Calm Me Down Combination Essence to help me reduce feelings of anxiety.

I regularly use the essence and the mist together prior to bed as overactive thoughts can often keep me awake at night and I really find it helps me unwind and switch off.

I also encourage my eldest daughter, who is quite similar to me, to use Calm Me Down when she’s stressed about schoolwork. I’m so pleased I can share with her, and everyone, the natural power of flowers which I truly believe help me manage my emotional wellbeing successfully, confidently and with increasing self-awareness.

Calm Me Down Combination Essence contains the energetic vibrations of Bell Heather for confidence, Daisy for protection, Lady’s Mantle for awareness, Laurel for resourcefulness, Monkey Flower for personal power, Wild Pansy for heartsease and Willowherb for self-mastery. I think it’s an amazing combination and I’d highly recommend it!

Mandy Clinch, General Manager, Findhorn Flower Essences

June 2023