Month of April is considered the "Stress Awareness Month". I have felt this past month and now with the start of April to be such a long month, full of stress, anxiety and uncertainties, with everything going on. We see a lot of people going through severe anxiety and stress (myself included) with what's going on in the world either stress with their health, finances, family and stress about getting sick or not with the #covid19.
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The thing about stress is, a little bit of it isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but too much of it can be detrimental to our emotional and physical health. Learning to find that healthy balance is the best way to live a productive, happy life.
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Here are some great ways to keep your mind clear and de-stress if you find yourself getting too overwhelmed.
1-Exercise. You’ve probably heard this one before, and even though it’s probably not exactly what you want to do when you’re feeling stressed (because laying on the couch and watching movies sounds more appealing), exercising gets endorphins pumping through your brain, which triggers a happy feeling. Exercise lowers your body’s stress hormones like cortisol, and releases chemicals that make you feel more at peace.
2-The use of certain supplements and herbs can help for your stress. Natural remedies like lemon balm (one of my favorites), omega-3 fatty acids, ashwagandha, green tea, kava and even essential oils like lavender, which the scent can be soothing and help you calm down.
3- Reduced your Caffeine intake. Excess caffeine, either in drinks or supplements can make you feel jittery and affect your stress and anxiety.
4-Practice meditation: One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet.
5- Have a good laugh. Haven't your heard the saying: Laughter is the best medicine.Spend time laughing with friends and family.
6-Visit your doctor :They're really in the best position to get your started on the path to a stress-free lifestyle. 👍😁
Stress Awareness Month has been an ongoing campaign of awareness and education since 1992.Stress Awareness Month is supported every year by the Stress Management Society. You can visit their website: www.stressawarenessmonth.com.
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