What do you do if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety while developing your skills?

Recognizing your "triggers" begins the healing of stress and anxiety. EGO has us "digging in" and repeating our bad choices. WE do have control of our decisions. Take a deep breath, before repeating similar mistakes, and then make a different, positive, choice.

The earliest stages of the formation of self happen in the mothers' womb, depending on the mothers' response to stressful challenges; may program the developing baby's lifelong capacity to handle stress on it's own. Such stress in the mother may also program the child's disposition later in life towards conditions as depression, chronic fatigue, alcoholism, weakened immune system and tendencies toward shyness and sensory defensiveness. As per Ned Kalin, fearfulness is the most basic responses which supersedes everything because of its survival value. Fear as the dominant aspect of someone's temperament--habitual fear, malingering fear, excess fear is debilitating to a person and can ruin one's social relationships.

Lo mas recomendable es hacer pausas, o tomarme un break, el simple hecho de despejar la mente ayuda a mejorar la concentracion en el trabajo y mejora el redimiento

One of the remedies, which can help you replace sorrow with happiness, stress with joy in your life, is the process of deep relaxation by Full Yogic Breathing.This technique releases the spine,helps to increase and harmonize the energy in the body.It also oxygenates the brain. Standing erect, chest up, and chin parallel to the floor, bend over as far as comfortable while exhaling slowly and completely, dropping the hands simultaneously until it reaches the feet. Rest here. Now begin to inhale and come up gradually until you are fully erect with hands rising up slowly and extend them upwards over the head, expanding the diaphragm, inhaling more deeply filling the middle n upperpart of the lungs fully with air as you stretch up.. Repeat this.

Breathing deeply helps relax you by activating the vagus nerve as your diaphragm expands and contracts. The vagus nerve is the main contributor to your parasympathetic relaxation response = Rest & Digest. In addition to activating the relaxation response, deep breathing also helps increase movement/circulation of your cerebral spinal fluid, thereby increasing its ability to refresh itself and release toxins.

Most of us have heard how powerful a deep breath that is slowly blown out is a powerful way to take our foot off the emotional gas pedal and apply the brakes to slow us down and help us relax. Combining thoughts of gratitude with a deep slow breath is an even faster way to shift us out of survival and into serenity. Give it a try next time you feel stressed and watch what happens.

Feeling ungrounded can stem from several situations like over-committing time and energy; operating at different levels throughout the day like shifting from a detailed oriented activity to something more strategic; getting overwhelmed by emotions n thoughts etc. Reconnect with yourself in the present moment through the 5 senses like looking out the window while taking slow long breaths; close eyes and pick out the sounds in your space; take an ice cube inside your wrist to cool down if you feel overheated; take small sips of water or tea while focus on deep breathing; light a scented diffuser at the desk.Daily practice focused breathwork; good sleep hygiene;prioritize nutrition and exercise daily;practice positive visualization techniques.

In Western society, we spend more time in our minds than in our physical bodies. By creating a "menu" for our senses, we can quickly & easily center ourselves. For example, having a go-to music playlist; looking outside; rinsing our faces with cold water; smelling a favorite spice or scented oil; eating a nutritious meal or snack without rushing/multi-tasking. Our bodies are waiting to be noticed, and lack of attention will show up at some point if we're not careful.

By being compassionate, it can become easier to recognize that learning is a journey. It is essential not to rush yourself as you build new skill sets and tools for you to utilize in your professional and personal life. Additionally, be intentional in your acquisition of knowledge to not get caught up with the burden of perfectionism. Take a moment to extend yourself the beautiful gift of grace and enjoy the journey.

Learning new skills is one of the key aspects for growth. While learning something new, it can have lot of challenges - emotional / physical / mental. Instead of being hard on yourself, follow the below practices that would aid in the progress. Having a mindset of Progress / Excellence vs Perfection would aid long way. Focus / visualize the end result of how honing this skill will add more value to yourself - career, personal. Trust yourself and the process, it will definitely be rewarding. Connect with people / community where people have already done this. Gain their support and perspective. It eases out a lot. Journalling can be very effective tool, to outpour the emotions, challenges being faced. It helps to gain clarity too.

FEAR is the root cause of self-judgment and "scripting". Fear is destructive to our spirit and health. As you learn to be more understanding, gentle, and forgiving of yourself (mistakes are natural), your "Compassion" for yourself, and others, will blossom.

Being hard on yourself as a self-critic works to a certain extent for self growth, however it's painful, toxic and self destructive beyond a certain point. One of the great ways to deal with self criticism is through practicing self compassion. 1. Practice self awareness / cultivate awareness of your thoughts. 2. Examine the evidences. 3. Reframe your thoughts. (try cognitive restructuring. Question your inner critic). 4. Stop comparing yourself to others. 5. Exercise self gratitude. 6. Be kind to others. 7. Replace critical talks with positive thoughts. 8. Celebrate your wins. 9. Take up journaling. 10. Offer yourself positive affirmations. 11. Practice meditation daily. 12. Practice mindfulness. 13. Practice being in silence often.

When feeling anxious, it is beneficial to focus on your breath as a means of returning to the present moment. Grounding yourself by feeling the support of the earth beneath your feet can provide a sense of belonging. Practicing self-compassion and extending it to others can offer a new perspective on how you navigate anxiety-triggering events. Additionally, directing your attention to the positive aspects of your body, mind, and life can amplify their impact. Remember, it is important to shift our focus from what is happening to us to how we relate to what is happening and how we can adapt our strategies to find solutions.

In addition to taking a few deep breaths and putting my hand over my heart, taking a break and stepping away from whatever you’re doing immensely helps.

I think it’s important to take a break from making any difficult decisions too. Giving ourselves a break from it allows for answers to come naturally that come from our intuition and not from our anxieties and fears. Especially when a decision involves another person and we might feel pressured. It’s always better to say I’ll have to get back to you on that in 24 hours, not to over think it but to gain some objectivity.

I agree, too often while in pursuit of a goal, I can become laser focused and it may feel counterproductive to take a break. However, there is great clarity and capacity gained in pausing. Our brains can only handle but so much input at a time so breaks are an essential part of learning. I love taking a walk or playing a game for a quick break. But the best break is when I can go dancing!

When stress and anxiety spike while you're honing new skills, think of it as a signal, not a setback. First step? Simplify. Break down your goals into bite-sized, manageable pieces. Next, prioritize tasks and give yourself permission to focus on one thing at a time. Remember to schedule breaks—short walks, stretches, or a few minutes of deep breathing can work wonders. Also, don't go it alone; seek support from mentors, peers, or a coach who can offer perspective and guidance. Finally, celebrate every small win; these moments of acknowledgment fuel your journey forward. This practical approach transforms overwhelming challenges into achievable steps, making skill development a more navigable and less daunting adventure.

Acknowledge that it's not necessary to resolve all your current challenges in one day, nor is it beneficial to dwell on potential future problems. Accept that problems and concerns are a natural part of life and skill development. Instead, direct your attention to what you can realistically accomplish today without compromising your health or peace of mind. Break down your skill development into manageable tasks, and ask yourself, "Given everything that worries me, what can I achieve today?" This helps mitigate feelings of being overwhelmed by encouraging a focus on present actions and achievements. Have a more balanced skill development process.