Stress can hit you hard. One work obligation after another starts to affect you and before your know it your shoulders feel tense and you can’t seem to relax once 5:00PM hits. What’s a girl to do? When meditation fails and you start aiming for a bottle of wine everyday after work, it’s time to turn to different methods of managing stress. Are you ready? Below are some unique ways to help manage your stress. Read on for more!
Unique Ways to Manage Your Stress
Tea- Instead of reaching for that wine, or that fifth cup of coffee, aim for tea instead. Green tea can be especially helpful because it contains an amino acid called Theanine, which helps slow down anxiety. Think about how you slow down when drinking tea. One cup can go along way when you feel stressed.
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Pets- Pets are work sometimes but owning one has a lot of helpful benefits. If you’re stressed, take some time to give your pet a little love today. Petting your pet can reduce your heart rate and it can release oxytocin and endorphins, as well.
PetHealth™ OPC Formula with Glucosamine for Dogs & Cats, SHOP.COM, $24.50
Read- Get out of your head by getting lost into something else. A good book can help reduce stress, anxiety, and more! Plus, learning from a good book never hurt anyone. Expand your mind while relaxing after a long day—maybe with a cup of tea!
Worry Less Live More Book, SHOP.COM, $28.09
Aromatherapy- Aromatherapy has real benefits beyond reducing stress. It can help you feel energized and more relaxed. Research even suggests it can alter brain wave activity and decrease stress hormones in the body.
SpaRoom Moderno Essential Oil Diffuser, SHOP.COM, $49.99
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