When You Feel Worried

What do you do When you Feel Worried? What do you kids do when they feel worried? Anxiety is a real thing. News, family, health all impact our feelings and sometimes it’s tough to navigate worried feelings (for adults and kids). Here are a few things you can do when you feel worried…

When You Feel Worried

• Read something which has nothing to do with your worry. A magazine. A book. Fun facts. For kids, reading with an adult can be an opportunity to cuddle in and feel a physical connection, hear a soothing voice, and be distracted with a favourite story.
• Bullet journal or write a letter to get the feeling out. It can be as simple as writing bullet point keywords or writing a whole in-depth discourse putting on paper what you are feeling and why you might be feeling that way. Then, when it’s written. Put it aside and move on to something else.
• Listening to music can be a great distraction from worry. From full-out dance party with blaring music to putting on headphones and listening to chill tracks. Music can be a great way to reset your emotions.
• Do something creative. Draw. Colour. Paint. Write a story. Draw a comic book.

You might want to try some activities here on Parent Club.

• Watch a favourite movie or TV show and escape your worry for a bit.
• Go outside. This is a great way to change your scenery, breathe fresh air, and move your body a bit. Somehow, the world feels bigger and brighter when you go outside for a bit.
• Have a warm shower or bath. Even in the middle of the day, immersing yourself in water is a physical and sensory change which impacts your emotions positively.
• Do something productive. Tidy the toys. Match socks. Bake (for me, baking is the best to de-stress myself.

An important thing to do when you feel worried…

• Reach out to someone. Talk. Call. Email. Text. Video chat. As they say, “You need to check on your strong friends”, I think you really need to check on everyone.

If you don’t know where to start the conversation on your kids feeling worried or anxious Kids Help Phone has a lot of great (free) resources. You could also check trusted sources like children’s hospitals, government websites, and your health care provider.

Staying connected and calm when family is far

If family concerns for those abroad weigh heavily on your mind, remember it’s only natural and valid to feel anxious due to physical distance between you both. In these times, consider turning to technology as a solution in order to bridge that divide. Establishing regular video calls, sharing updates and photos, or setting up group chats can provide some relief by keeping you connected and informed. Integration into online communities or forums that cater to your country or region can provide invaluable advice from others facing similar situations, giving your family peace of mind in knowing there are people there with similar concerns who can offer insight and reassurances. Send money to India or other countries using various online platforms, and not only support your family but also feel a sense of control in an uncertain situation. Remember, worrying is normal and reaching out for help is always welcome – your loved ones are just a call or message away!

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