Yes its true, the Holidays are just around the corner!
It's almost Winter and the official start of the Holiday Season-my favorite time of year! This may also be the time of year when life gets more stressful with emotional highs and lows, stress to our bodies from our diets, and stress from environmental toxins.
Yikes! it's enough to make some of us feel increased stress or even older than we really are! Well, don't let the holidays give you stress or age you!
Here are a few tips to help you get thru the holidays stress free & gracefully!
Eat Healthy (you knew I would say that!)
It’s actually been proven that junk food can make us depressed (not to mention unhealthy) so clean up your diet! Healthy foods like whole grains and protein can improve your mood and give you long-lasting energy to tackle everything that comes your way during the day. Start your day with a healthy breakfast like a quick & delicious Shaklee shake! and be sure to make healthy meal and snack choices all day long. Foods that are especially effective for stress-busting include blueberries, salmon, dark chocolate, spinach, oranges, and almonds, according to the experts.
Get/Give A Massage! Who doesn't love a massage? Did you know that massage has been used as a stress reliever for thousands of years? Historically, the Chinese used massage to open blocked energy channels in order to improve health. Today, massage is used to relax tense muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, repair the body, and reduce stress, which can all do wonders for the mind. Giving & receiving a massage from your loved one can also allow you time to talk thru your stress and help build a healthy relationship too.
Meditate
Meditation, or mindfulness, only takes 15 to 30 minutes a day, which is possible even in a packed schedule. It’s also incredibly affordable, considering the only tool you need is your own mind. Just give yourself some silent time to let your thoughts run free, use for prayer time, or just focus on your breathing. That small amount of peace in your day can help you deal with or even release stress.
Exercise
Whether it’s yoga, Pilates, running, or whatever exercise you choose, exercise works much in the same way as meditation because it gives you the time to be alone with your thoughts (or an opportunity to let them go). However, exercise also has the added benefit of releasing endorphins into the brain, which improves your mood. It also prevents obesity and other health problems, giving you less to be stressed about. Don't wait for that gym membership gift, Get up & Get going today!
Breathe-Deeply
Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Those things that happen when you are stressed, such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax. For more benefits & how to deep breathe, use the following link: http://www.webmd.com/balance/video/farrell-relaxation-breathing
Get Organized
Organization offers a sense of control and peace of mind, and there’s a number of ways you can improve in this regard. If you’re the kind of person who’s always running around, it can help to make lists so that you remember everything and ease the mind. If you’re the kind of person who feels edgy in their own house, tidy up. Studies have shown the mere sight of clutter can put us on edge. Not sure where to start? Seek out your organized friend-they'll be glad to help!
Sleep Sleep is the most important natural stress reducer of them all. Too little sleep leaves us cranky, irritable and on edge. Too much sleep can leave us sluggish and depressed. Try to find the right balance that allows you to feel well-rested and ready for the day. Promote better sleep by establishing bedtime rituals that signal to your brain that it’s time to fall asleep, avoid exercise in the three hours before sleep or take a warm bath. Certain foods can also promote sleep, such as healthy carbohydrates, bananas, peanuts, figs, calcium and - of course, a certain holiday favorite - turkey. Also, avoid having a large meal or caffeine close to bedtime, as they may create unwanted stress. Looking for a natural means of getting those zzzz's? Check out Shaklee's Gentle Sleep Complex.
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Be well & enjoy the Holiday Season-stressless!
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