Daily Practices for Stress-Relief
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10 Daily Practices. My top 10 recommendations for reducing stress & increasing energy: Wake Refreshed, Breathe, Meditate, Hydrate, Move, Eat Well, Get Outside, Connect, Unplug & Give Thanks (click here for more).
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Check out Ayurveda! Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and encourages several daily lifestyle habits that include daily self-massage with warm oil. Check out my Ayurveda resources here. Or head directly here for Vata tips to reduce stress.
Daily Affirmations. Check out my Affirmations for Stress Relief.
Sit & savor your food. Sit in a peaceful environment without distractions and savor your food. Eat slowly and mindfully. Enjoy my Sacred Art of Eating and the Institute for the Psychology of Eating's 10 Simple Strategies to Forever Change Your Relationship with Food.
Eat foods that will ground and calm you. Ayurveda teaches us that sweet, sour and salty foods that are served warm are best for stress. Click here for Ayurvedic food guidelines and a food list.
Unplug early. Try to turn off ALL your screens 2 hours before bedtime. Instead of connecting with technology, connect with yourself. Journal, take up an old hobby, gaze at stars, take a walk, meditate, do some gentle yoga or stretching exercises. More sleep tips here.
Use a weekly meal planner. Planning ahead is always a great stress reducer. Each Sunday or Monday, create a weekly menu and use it your a weekly grocery trip (click here for my Weekly Meal Planner). Prep food the night before to make your morning run more smoothly. Schedule your exercise, meditation and yoga time right into your calendar.
Enjoy a hobby. Reading, dancing, yoga, knitting, gardening, writing, painting and other hobbies have been scientifically proven to reduce stress.
Create a Fun & Joy List. Then commit to scheduling these activities into your calendar.
Give yourself a warm oil massage. Click here for benefits and instructions for Abhyanga and Head & Foot Self-Massage.
Use calming essential oils. Sniff, diffuse or apply topically. My favorite evening routine is a warm Epsom salt bath with 5 drops of lavender or Serenity essential oil. Both the essential oil and the magnesium in the Epsom salt will calm and relax you. You can also apply essential oil to the bottoms of your feet (then cover with cotton socks) right before bed.
Try acupuncture. Learn 8 Acupuncture Points To Reduce Stress.
Leave your favorite uplifting quote on your fridge, desk or wall.
Take movement breaks throughout the day. Try this free app to remind you take move regularly.
Daily Affirmations. Check out my Affirmations for Stress Relief.
Sit & savor your food. Sit in a peaceful environment without distractions and savor your food. Eat slowly and mindfully. Enjoy my Sacred Art of Eating and the Institute for the Psychology of Eating's 10 Simple Strategies to Forever Change Your Relationship with Food.
Eat foods that will ground and calm you. Ayurveda teaches us that sweet, sour and salty foods that are served warm are best for stress. Click here for Ayurvedic food guidelines and a food list.
Unplug early. Try to turn off ALL your screens 2 hours before bedtime. Instead of connecting with technology, connect with yourself. Journal, take up an old hobby, gaze at stars, take a walk, meditate, do some gentle yoga or stretching exercises. More sleep tips here.
Use a weekly meal planner. Planning ahead is always a great stress reducer. Each Sunday or Monday, create a weekly menu and use it your a weekly grocery trip (click here for my Weekly Meal Planner). Prep food the night before to make your morning run more smoothly. Schedule your exercise, meditation and yoga time right into your calendar.
Enjoy a hobby. Reading, dancing, yoga, knitting, gardening, writing, painting and other hobbies have been scientifically proven to reduce stress.
Create a Fun & Joy List. Then commit to scheduling these activities into your calendar.
Give yourself a warm oil massage. Click here for benefits and instructions for Abhyanga and Head & Foot Self-Massage.
Use calming essential oils. Sniff, diffuse or apply topically. My favorite evening routine is a warm Epsom salt bath with 5 drops of lavender or Serenity essential oil. Both the essential oil and the magnesium in the Epsom salt will calm and relax you. You can also apply essential oil to the bottoms of your feet (then cover with cotton socks) right before bed.
Try acupuncture. Learn 8 Acupuncture Points To Reduce Stress.
Leave your favorite uplifting quote on your fridge, desk or wall.
Take movement breaks throughout the day. Try this free app to remind you take move regularly.
