Ways to Cut Down Stress and Anxiety

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:00:51 GMT

Ways to Cut Down Stress and Anxiety

We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part

of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or stress

takes over, and you can’t calm down? Being able to calm

yourself in the moment is often easier said than done. Here are

some helpful, actionable tips you can try the next time you need

to calm down.

Breathe

Breathing is the number one and most effective

technique for reducing stress and anxiety quickly. Taking long,

deep calming breaths disrupts that loop and helps you calm

down.

Think it through

“Will this matter to me this time next week?”

or “How important is this?” or “Am I going to allow this

person/situation to steal my peace?”

Listen to music: Listening to music can have a very calming

effect on your body and mind.

Relax your body

When you’re anxious or stressed, it can feel

like every muscle in your body is tense. Practicing progressive

muscle relaxation can help you calm down and center yourself.

Write it down: If you’re too anxious to talk about it, grab a

journal and write out your thoughts.

Get some fresh air

The temperature and air circulation in a

room can increase your anxiety or stress.

Drop your shoulders: If your body is tense, there’s a good

chance your posture will suffer. Sit up tall, take a deep breath,

and drop your shoulders.

Identify pressure points to calm stress and anxiety

Going for a massage or getting acupuncture is a wonderful way to

manage anxiety and anger.

How to Avoid Weight Gain During a Pandemic

Tue, 12 May 2020 15:56:46 GMT

During this pandemic, life is challenging and all of us are struggling
mentally, emotionally and physically. No one would blame you for

being tempted to abandon your diet and exercise plan and reach

for the tub of ice cream while binge-watching Netflix. It is strongly

recommended you do your best to prevent excess weight gain

during this historic and scary time. Here are some simple things

you can do to prevent weight gain.

Shop Smart

When it comes to shopping during this time, it is important to be

organized, especially when it comes to eating enough fruits and

vegetables. Buy a combination of fresh, frozen, and canned to last you at

least a week or more. Consume fresh products first and rinse canned

vegetables to reduce the sodium.

Manage Stress

It's more important than ever to find ways to conquer stress and manage

anxiety. We know, it is not easy. Balancing homeschooling, financial

challenges, cabin fever, social isolation and illness is stressful. However,

stress can contribute to poor eating choices and increase fat deep in your

belly that can contribute to health issues.

Sleep Right

Both excess sleep and inadequate sleep have been linked to weight gain

and increased appetite. Try to stay on a relatively normal sleep schedule.

Avoid excess alcohol before bed, keeping your room as dark as possible

and at about 65 degrees Fahrenheit and exercising regularly. Also, turn off

the news and put down your phones in the hours before bed.

Move More

Spending so much time at home has another unforeseen consequence.

You are burning far fewer calories going about your daily life than you

were pre-quarantine. Sitting at the computer for hours, doing Zoom

meetings, work calls, binge-watching television, along with shopping and

socializing online, easily all add up to several hundred fewer calories

burned per day. It is essential to incorporate more movement every day.

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Ways to Cut Down Stress and Anxiety

Ways to Cut Down Stress and Anxiety

How to Avoid Weight Gain During a Pandemic