Ways to manage stress before your wedding day
Don't turn into a fuming ball of anxiety.
Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. But the days leading up to it can be riddled with stress and anxiety. You might be worried about starting a new era in your life or how the whole wedding will come together or you might be feeling some social pressure of hosting hundreds of people. It’s not always easy being the centre of attention and it can nerve-wracking hoping everyone has a good time and gets along with each other.
The good news is that wedding stress is completely normal and there are ways to navigate it. We’ve listed down a few things you can do to keep you from turning into a fuming ball of anxiety. Take a look!
Create a sustainable self-care routine
It’s extremely easy to put self-care at the very end of your to-do list when it's overflowing with wedding tasks. However, carving some time out for yourself will help you get through this with your sanity intact. When we talk about self-care we aren’t talking about your pre-wedding beauty routine that’s going to make your skin glow. We’re talking about practising mindfulness and developing a few small habits that help you take a break from all the chaos. These self-care practices will allow you to check in with yourself, acknowledge your anxiety, identify its triggers and eventually move past it.
Have a backup for your backup
It’s understandable to stress about how the wedding will come together. It’s one of the most important days in your life and it’s only natural that you want it to go off without a hiccup. And it’s possible. If you make a game plan in advance and stick to it no matter what. Think of your plan B and plan C so you aren’t anxiously running around like a headless chicken as your big day comes closer.
Spend some alone time with your partner
Planning can lead to disagreements and disputes between you and your partner. This can add to the already stressful ordeal of throwing your dream wedding and getting married. It might also give you cold feet and anxiety about starting a new chapter of your life. In moments like these, it’s crucial to spend some alone time with your partner to remind yourself that none of the unnecessary things bothering you matter as long as you get to spend the rest of your life with the person you love.
Prioritise and strategise
As you get closer to your wedding day and last minute problems start presenting themselves (it’s going to happen) don’t fret. Create a priority list and start ticking things off. This list will get all your problems in one place and help you to not go off the rails. It will also help you to not get lost in random DIY projects or minute things that don’t deserve as much attention like constantly changing up the decor options that don’t need changing. By prioritising and strategising you can avoid stressing and organise better.
Eat mindfully
What we eat has a huge impact on how we’re feeling. Eating mindfully can help boost immunity and improve your overall mood. And no, we don’t mean gorging on all the sugary goodness you can find. Have three balanced meals a day or five small ones. Remember, no matter how caught up you are, this is not the time to be skipping meals. Include some healthy proteins, antioxidants, B vitamins and Omega-3 fats in your diet. And, most crucial of all—limit your caffeine intake. Replace your daily dose of coffee with a herbal tea or a smoothie and you’ll see the difference in your mood.