Are you dealing with a lot of emotional stress?

Is it affecting you physically or mentally? If so, it is time to stop dealing with your stress, and start taking action to reduce it once and for all.

 Stress is inevitable in today’s society (cough, cough 2020), however, the way we process it is not. There is a reason why health practitioners ask if you are stressed when you go in for other ailments – because of how closely linked stress is to your physical and emotional health.

 Daily rituals are an important first step to reducing your stress load, and the anxiety that may come with it. The kind of daily rituals I am referring to are those that fuel your mind, body & soul for all around wellness.

Catch Your ZZzzzs

Sleep is a crucial part of being a happy, healthy, energized, and well-adjusted person. It can also affect the amount of stress you have deeply. If you already have a ton of stress, not sleeping is only going to make it worse. It is possible that you are struggling to fall asleep or getting quality sleep because of your stress, which then causes sleep deprivation, more stress, and the cycle continues.

Stop the cycle now by first focusing on getting good sleep, whether that means shutting off your phone at night, starting a new nighttime routine, or trying natural sleep aids. That should hopefully help a little with reducing the daily stress you are dealing with.

Good Nutrition Goes a Long Ways

You probably already know that having a healthy diet is key for weight management, reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke, and even keeping away diabetes. It can also be tremendously helpful if you deal with daily stress.

You can’t always do much about the stress that hits you each day from unexpected sources, but you can reduce it and help manage it by eating a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins and fats, and whole grains and fiber. A well-balanced diet provides the nutrients your body and mind need to handle stress as it comes.

Use a natural lotion such as organic coconut oil or avocado oil (don’t be afraid to indulge in your favorite) and rub it mindfully into your arms and shoulders, or even across your legs. Spread the cream or oil gently and thoroughly and use your hands to massage over your body across areas that you might not realize are aching. You might come across some sudden sore spots, it’s important to focus on those for a moment, rubbing in the lotion. You will be relaxed and energized, and your skin will benefit greatly from the extra moisturizing.

Get Outside

 Being outside is wonderful for your mind, body, and spirit. For your body, you will get both fresh air and vitamin D, both of which are really important to help reduce your stress levels. Being outside can bring you motivation and inspiration, help you relax and unwind, and give you an opportunity to be in nature and understand that the things you are stressed about are really not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.

 Eat outside during your lunch break, take your dogs on an extra walk, play in the backyard with your kids. There are so many ways to spend more time outdoors, and your stress will be naturally reduced each day as a result.

Trade-in Your Coffee for Tea

 Caffeine is unfortunately going to make your stress worse as it can increase the stress hormone cortisol. If you drink a lot of caffeine from coffee or soft drinks, now is a great way to reduce it. You don’t have to give it up completely, but try switching to tea for at least one of your cups of coffee each day, then gradually increase how much low caffeine or no-caffeine beverages you have that are replaced with the caffeinated beverages.

Reduce Technology and Social Media

 Have you ever noticed that your stress is worse on days when you spend a lot of time on Instagram or Facebook? This is because social media rarely has good news. Most of the time, it causes stress whether from the latest tragedy in your city or state, political or religion debates, or just drama with people you know in your life or that you work with (and it is 2020).

 Social media can be toxic and doesn’t help someone who is already dealing with a good deal of stress. Now is the perfect time to start cutting back on using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media sites you frequent.

Maintain a Nighttime Self-Care Routine

Self-care is amazing for you and can really help you to relax each day. If you have a lot of stress at work or home, give yourself a few minutes every evening that is just for you. Listen to calming music, meditate, practice mindfulness, write in your journal, draw or paint, take a bath, or just do anything that relaxes you and helps you feel at peace.

May you find this beneficial and get some more sleep in the coming nights. For more tips, tools and support around self-care, stress relief, being yourself or eating well – head over to The Emerging Women’s Sacred Space here!

 

Wishing you passion, happiness & ease,

Miranda

About Me

I am a woman on the same journey as you – navigating this crazy, chaotic, yet beautiful gift of life.

My journey includes managing and overcoming: depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain, ankylosing spondylitis, buried traumas, emotional eating, and addictions – without the use of harmful medications.

A journey that has taken me from suicidal, to sacred spaces in other countries, and to the depths of my soul.

All this while being a stay-at-home-mom raising three little humans!

My service to the world is empowering women to overcome the obstacles holding them back from living an authentic life, full of passion, health, happiness, and ease..

The world needs more calm, peace, and love. As women on this planet – this change begins within each and every one of us.