Menopausal women often describe feeling ‘out of control’ as a result of fluctuating oestrogen levels, regaining some control can be empowering.
Cognitive Resilience – Thinking positively and constructively
- Encourage an open dialogue about menopause amongst family, friends and colleagues – it is a wellbeing issue
- Engage in work that you really love- being authentic reduces stress
- Recognise your strengths and utilise them
- Use your problem solving skills to source potential solutions for the specific symptoms that bother you
- As far as possible live to your personal values (mine is preventative health) by taking proactive action
- Nurture a more positive view of yourself
- Accept that some circumstances can’t be altered and accept them for what they are
Emotional resilience – Coping constructively with emotions
- Self-compassion – take care of yourself instead of being critical of your body
- Meditate and be mindful
- Try Cognitive Based Therapy, evidence has shown it to be effective with negative emotions
- Practice ‘savouring’, focus on experiencing events and being in the moment
- Understanding the thoughts/ feelings connection
Behavioural resilience –Taking effective action
- Exercise releases endorphins and reduces stress
- Laugh lots – it releases endorphins and reduces pain
- Try Yoga for a calmer mind
- Make realistic plans and health goals that suit your lifestyle
- Eat nutritious food to support your hormones
- Consider appropriate supplements to alleviate physical symptoms
- See your doctor regularly
