Blog tagged as self care

Stress compounds everything, including worry, sleep issues, and overeating. By lowering your stress you create some space where you can reclaim control over your habits and behaviors, and enjoy the holiday even more.

There has been a lot to process lately, and if you are feeling overwhelmed you aren’t alone. Emotional overwhelm is a lot like the experience of trying to multitask too many things at once. It can affect your ability to think and function.

​There are simple strategies you can use to begin to process those built-up emotions, relieve that tension, and take the strain off your body and mind. What will your life be like when you feel more relaxed and are able to fully access all your strengths and resources?

Let’s take some time this week to relax a little. Taking as little as five minutes a day can shift your focus away from negative thoughts and feelings, lower your blood pressure, and help restore your sense of calm and wellbeing.