So, what’s stress all about? During such turbulent times, stress is inevitable. It’s the body’s way of coping and often causes us to feel frustrated, anxious, nervous, emotional, or even hungry. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), there are three main types of stress – Acute, Episodic and Chronic stress. Each type of stress is manageable, but always reach out to a professional if needed. When we encounter a stressful situation, stress hormones are released into our body and they trigger our fight-or-flight response. Although it is completely normal, it can affect our mind, body, and soul in negative ways. If left unchecked it can lead to unhelpful thought…
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Simply Stress Free: 5 Small Habits to Reduce Daily Stress
Monday can often mean waking up to an alarm, rushed coffee and a stressful drive to work before clocking in, just in time. That’s not the ideal way to start your week but even if you do, there’s a way to turn it around! You can start taking steps to create an environment that will allow you to have a more tranquil environment so your day can be filled with less stress. You can feel overwhelmed in any environment so if it isn’t working for you – maybe for you it’s school or even your home. Moms have one of the most exhausting jobs around and somehow fit three days…
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Try out these five activities for immediate stress relief.
Stress relief activities release endorphins into our bodies, which boost our happiness and help us to relax. Here are 5 stress relief exercises to start with.