Tag: Stress
The Importance of Slowing Down
Slowing down is not always easy. In today’s society, life moves very fast. People seem to think that they should always be doing more, staying busy, and constantly running around. But while it is important to keep your goals in mind and work hard to achieve them, you also need downtime to regroup. Here are […]
Breathe Better, Stress Less: Your Path to Calm
Are you looking for a better path to calm in your life? Feeling the stress from our lives can be overwhelming. Anxiety is more common than you would think. If you suffer from anxiety, nothing is worse than feeling that familiar throat-clenching and chest-grabbing lack of oxygen that threatens to make you hyperventilate, pass out […]
Cortisol Water Hack
The “viral cortisol water hack” appears to be a popular trend that has gained attention online. This hack typically involves drinking a specific type of water or infused water to help lower cortisol levels and manage stress. I have been playing with ways to help reduce cortisol damage myself and here are some common practices […]
Living Lighter: Practical Insights for Reducing Stress
Reducing Stress in Your Daily Routine Reducing stress is something that we can all agree is a high priority. It’s been reported that nearly eight out of every ten American adults are stressed out every day. In other words, roughly seventy-eight percent of the population needs to adopt more stress-eliminating techniques to live a happier […]
Feeling Stressed? Try these Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices have been known to help us with so many things. Did you know that they can assist you with dealing with stress? Here are some herbs and spices known for their stress-reducing properties, along with their common uses and benefits: Herbs Ashwagandha: Benefits: Known as an adaptogen, it helps reduce stress and […]
Weekly Affirmation – Go with the Flow
Many times we struggle to go with the flow. Are you feeling stuck in rut or completely stressed out? This is an effective positive affirmation that helps you to release all that tension. This affirmation helps you rid your mind of negativity so the joy that’s present can shine through. This weeks affirmation is as […]
Navigating Holiday Stress: Strategies for Healthy Family Dynamics
It’s holiday season again, and family dynamics can bring anxiety. Strategies for stress reduction are crucial. Remind yourself that “No” is a complete sentence. That is exactly what we are doing this year — saying no to the stress. In fact, we have over the years found the simpler the holiday the better it is […]
Weekly Affirmation – Faith is Bigger than my Difficulties
When I start to feel overwhelmed, I remember that my faith is bigger than my difficulties. I take refuge in my spiritual beliefs. My faith gives me comfort. It lights my way through the darkness. When I read about war and crime, I remember that there is also good in the world. When I experience […]
Try Gratitude to Improve Your Life
What A Difference A Bit Of Gratitude Makes We are coming up on Thanksgiving and a lot of emphasis is being placed on gratitude. It can be simply broken down to appreciating the good things in your life. It doesn’t always seem simple, though. When things are hectic or stressful, finding the silver lining can […]
Fixing Common Daily Planner Mistakes
Common Daily Planner Mistakes and How to Fix Them Have you been using a daily planner for a while, but find that you aren’t really benefiting from it? Maybe you are losing interest, or you just don’t really see why you should be using it every day. If this sounds like you, it might come […]