What do you do to help when you are feeling on edge?

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I'm on holiday from work. There is still so much work stuff to be done but for long and boring reasons I can't do anything and it's unsettling me. I've made a list to help so I'm in control of the not doing, but that hasn't helped.

In addition, I've applied for a few jobs. Both have closed but I've heard nothing. Logically, I know it's early still and they're probably still going through shortlisting, and (if I'm being honest!), although I can do both, they would be a punt up the ladder salary wise. So that's also unsettling me.

There's stuff to do in the house, but DH is working from home so I can't get in to do the banging/crashing stuff which needs to be done first. And therefore, unsettling me.

How can I switch off? Tried meditation, tried TV, tried books, tried cleaning... I just want to stop feeling so on edge!

I’m feeling the same and about to do some yoga courtesy of You Tube. We could do it virtually together 😊

Sympathies. I have this feeling often!

The guaranteed thing that helps with this for me is exercise. I’m not a big exerciser but even a brisk walk helps.

I meant to say, there is some scientific evidence - that I can’t remember now! - about the way exercise helps process stress hormones like cortisol.

Did the gym this morning (ouch!) and did feel better for a bit after, but now I just can't settle. I've just painted my nails and straightened my hair as we're going out to family this evening. That killed... 20 minutes.😳

And it's just started raining quite heavily so my cunning plan of doing a bit of weeding is kaput.

Grrrr... I just want to switch off and enjoy a day off.

About 4 or 5 massive deep breaths. I inhale for as long and as slowly as I can, hold for as long as I can and slowly release. As I said, x 4 or 5.

Really helps.

I do sympathise with the powerless frustration of not being able to crack on with mounting jobs.

Just saying, I'm WFH with builders knocking down walls. I close the door and put headphones on. Is that possible for your husband? Him WFH shouldn't preclude all other activities.

Go for a long, fast walk or some other kind of exercise always helps me