I think people should manage stress in whatever way works for them – don’t let anyone else judge your coping mechanisms. I really feel the difference in my mood when I take the time to go boxing, do strength training or just grab my trainers for a run. If I’m worried about a specific tackle, I imagine it going amazingly, and really feel every sensation of that great tackle. I’m not a natural sharer, but following a very severe episode of anxiety, I’ve learned to be more honest and tell people how I’m feeling. I can feel really anxious before big performances, and think “this is insane, I can’t do this”.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2019 06:00 UTC