Don't panic

2018 Was the craziest year of my life. I finished up the book I had been working on for 3 years, was doing a post-master degree, worked full time as a psychologist and moved to another city. I worked 7 days a week, often from morning until midnight. My body started protesting: I developed stomach pains and had sleeping problems. Yet, I didn't burn out because I didn't panic. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught me to relax into really uncomfortable situations such as the rear naked choke which can be seen on the picture. Being stressed out as I was last year felt like being choked out. But through martial arts practice I knew there is always a way out. Instead of panicking I had some good talks with colleagues, made a planning for myself and started scheduling resting periods. I finished the book and the post-master and moved into my new appartment by doing one thing at a time. Whenever you have a really stressful period in your life, it is super important not to panic. Instead, talk to people, create a plan and take active measures to get out of the chokehold that you're in.