Ask yourself how you score as a social distancer. The more space you can take up around you and your family from other people when you're out and about, the less likely they/you are to breathe on, sneeze on, or cough on each other and spread germs. This is already important when we don't have... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about mindfulness for a moment. Simply put, mindfulness is about being mindful and living in the moment. Think of it as taking the time to pause and smell the roses. It's about blocking out the distractions and noise. It's about focusing on something specific. Practicing mindfulness has some great benefits. At the top... Continue Reading →
In one of my previous posts on stress relief, I briefly mentioned the benefits of hugs and laughter for stress relief. These are such fun, simple and powerful techniques that anyone, anywhere can use, that I thought it was time to dive a little deeper and look at why they work and how we can... Continue Reading →
Did you know that exercise is one of the best remedies for stress? It works in a number of ways, not least by releasing endorphins, the feel-good hormones. Of course, exercise has many other benefits, but let's focus on the stress-reducing properties first, and endorphins play a big part in that. Moderate exercise is also... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to actively do something to reduce stress on a daily basis? If not, I encourage you to take up and develop a daily habit that will help you do just that. Stress not only decreases your quality of life, it can negatively impact your health. There's a reason they say stress kills.... Continue Reading →
Do you know what one of the most effective ways to relieve stress is? It's sleep. Yes, exercise is great and meditation is a wonderful tool, but the best thing you can do to have less stress on a regular basis is to get a good night's sleep. You already know this to be true.... Continue Reading →
One of the main reasons we are so much more stressed than, say, our grandparents were is that we take on so much more. We have families where each partner has a full-time job and maybe a part-time job to make ends meet financially. Then there is the hard work of keeping house and raising... Continue Reading →
Are you feeling stressed? I'd be surprised if you weren't. Between the growing demands of our jobs, raising a family while working full-time, and the increasing need to stay connected throughout the day every day, most of us feel stressed more often than we'd like to admit. Add to that chronic lack of sleep and... Continue Reading →
Try as they might, some people really have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep through the night. They toss and turn and stay restless all night. This interrupts their sleep cycle and can cause their partners to lose sleep as well. Before you know it, no one is getting any sleep. Restlessness can be caused... Continue Reading →
Going to bed stressed will not help you fall asleep. If anything, stress leads to insomnia and a terrible night's sleep. Doing everything you can to reduce or eliminate stress before bed can make a big difference. Activities like keeping a journal before bed and a bedtime routine can help, but there are other ways... Continue Reading →
