Stress Monkey Solutions

28/11/2025

You’re Not Falling Behind — You’re Pacing Yourself

At this time of year, comparison rises.
But your system is not on anyone else’s timeline.
You’re not behind.
You’re protecting your capacity.
That’s wisdom.

27/11/2025

26/11/2025

Breathing Into the Space That Holds the Most Emotion

The back ribs often store grief, responsibility, effort, and unspoken fear.
Place your hands there.
Breathe slowly.
Let the tissue move.
This is where emotional weight softens.

25/11/2025

Shadow Work Without the Weight

Shadow work isn’t dramatic.
It’s simply meeting the parts of you that had to protect you.
Instead of trying to “fix” them, recognise their purpose.
When these parts feel seen, the system loosens its grip.

24/11/2025

Hand on chest.
Hand on belly.
Ask:
Where am I carrying expectations that aren’t actually mine?
Your body will answer before your mind does.

22/11/2025

Low energy?

So many people think low energy is just about sleep or diet, but the biggest drain is often what’s happening in our own minds.
Constant worry, fear, and looping negative thoughts pull huge amounts of energy from the body — far more than most people realise. The nervous system responds to every stressful thought as if it’s a real threat, keeping you in a state of tension that quietly exhausts you.

When your mind is constantly bracing for something bad, your body never gets the chance to recharge.

Real recovery isn’t only about resting your muscles or getting a good night’s sleep — it’s about calming the inner climate.
Shifting your emotional and mental state can free up more energy than any supplement or power nap.

If you’ve been feeling tired despite “doing everything right,” look at the fear and negativity that might be running in the background.
So much vitality returns when the mind gets a chance to breathe.

21/11/2025

This guide is a reminder that small, thoughtful choices can make a real difference to someone living with dementia. Support doesn’t always need to be grand; sometimes it’s the practical, everyday things that help someone feel safer, more confident, and more supported in their own home.

What I appreciate about this resource is that it centres lived experience. The products have been tried, tested, and shaped by people who understand the challenges first-hand, along with the families and professionals who support them. It’s thoughtful, human, and genuinely useful.

If you’re looking for gifts that ease daily life, enhance independence, or bring a bit more comfort and calm, this is a great place to start😊

21/11/2025

Let One Thing Go Quietly Today

You don’t need a confrontation.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t need permission.
Some things drain the system quietly — they can also be released quietly.
Give yourself space from one thing that takes without giving.

20/11/2025

Why Walking Regulates the Mind

Left-right stepping (bilateral movement) calms emotional reactivity by engaging both hemispheres of the brain.
It’s why a ten-minute walk often shifts your entire state.
Movement is medicine for the mind.