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Have you ever tried mindfulness? Research shows time and again how learning to be present in the moment, instead of worrying about the future or feeling regretful of the past, can help with symptoms of stress and anxiety. It can be very straightforward and simple; it basically involves just being. I find it so helpful when feeling overwhelmed. Here’s a tip of how to start practicing mindfulness, find a quiet place and just sit. Clear your mind as much as you can, and when thoughts come into your mind, slowly let them go. Focus on the way your feet feel on the floor, and how your hands feel touching your lap. Do you feel a breeze on your face or hear birds in the background? How are you breathing? Softly in and slowly out. This is just one of many techniques you can learn and incorporate into your day or night. Being aware of where you are, and staying in that place for awhile. Learning to manage stress naturally.

What could be better than the feeling you get after a great workout? Going home and lounging in your new amazing clothes. I am a member of Yoga Club and absolutely love the look and feel of my outfits they send me. They make it so easy! You answer a few questions so they can assess your preferences, and then Voila! Your clothes and/or wellness goodies arrive at your door. Interested? Here is the link to see what Yoga Club has to offer and if its for you.

There are many ways to help control your stress. Limiting foods that can worsen stress symptoms, while eating more of the ones that help guard against the stressful feelings is one way you can help your health.

As mentioned in a prior post, complex carbohydrates are powerful ways to help your body feel more calm. The reason? Complex carbs such as whole grains and veggies, help signal your brain to release more of the feel-good hormone called serotonin.

Also, you can help stabilize blood pressure by eating complex carbohydrates.

Complex carbs also help stabilize your blood sugar.

So, if you want to get started in boosting your body’s defenses, some examples of complex carbohydrates to put on that grocery list include fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains.

I’m hearing a lot of people these days talking about stress. They feel overwhelmed, and quite frankly like they’re spinning their wheels.

What you need when you’re feeling this way is an outlet, a healthy outlet. You need to treat your body very well, and then your mind will begin to feel well. When you feel well you feel more empowered, which in turn, will decrease your stress symptoms.

What Are You Eating?

One of the best ways to treat your body well is to prioritize what you are eating. All too often when we’re stressed, we eat horribly. Too often when we are overwhelmed and unhappy, instead of choosing an apple for a snack, we choose the pastry or the chips. Yet it is this type of choice we need to start making a habit if we want to get our mind in the right place.
And yes, I do it too. I eat worst when I’m stressed and best when I have time off and less obligations going on.

What Should You Eat to Help Ward Off Stress?

Here is a list of foods to keep in your kitchen to help you make the best choices when you most need it:

Try incorporating these foods into your daily routine, one by one. Think small steps to make a habit long-lasting.

I will be posting more information on stress-busting foods in posts to come!

There’s no denying what exercise can do for you both physically and mentally. When you get moving you feel so much more empowered, and the little things that seemed to dominate your thoughts, go by the wayside.

Trust me, one of the best things you can do for yourself is exercise. It is one of the most powerful ways to control stress.

At first, choose exercise that is easily attainable and accessible. The last thing you want is to make the decision to be active, only to be discouraged because you couldn’t make it to the gym, or the spin class didn’t fit into your schedule. Sometimes it’s best to go for activities right out your back door.

A jog, a trail bike ride or a brisk walk. Maybe it’s yoga in your living room. In the end, it doesn’t matter. Just get yourself moving, and be proud you did more today than yesterday. And when you’re done, don’t forget to celebrate with a healthy snack!

Why is yoga so good?

• Do you want to improve your strength? Do yoga.
• Do you want to be more flexible? Do yoga.
• Do you want to have better balance? Do yoga.
• Do you want to help reduce your stress? Do yoga.
• Do you want to lower your heart rate? Do yoga.
• Do you want to lower your blood pressure? Do yoga.
• Do you want to reduce inflammation in your body? Do yoga.
• Do you want improved digestion? Do yoga.
• Do you want to improve protection against chronic disease? Do yoga.

Yoga is fantastic for mind, body, and spirit and can be done by anyone. Why? Because it doesn’t matter your fitness level. It can be done at beginner’s stage, advanced, and everything in between!

Feeling good in what you wear to exercise can certainly help boost your motivation! Having wonderfully-feeling clothes to relax in after your workout is equally fantastic!

I ordered Yoga Club and absolutely love what was sent! The quality was terrific and my hand-picked outfit exceeded my expectations.

See what you think-I’d love to hear your feedback! Take care of you.

Andrea

Are you consistent in doing what you need to do in order to feel healthy? Knowing is one thing, being consistent is another. Consistency is the tough part for most people.

It’s what we all have trouble doing. Consistency is the key with everything, but as we go about living our lives, being productive and being good to our families, consistency sometimes is forgotten or at least, very difficult to achieve.

The good news is, there are so many things we can do to help ourselves be our best and feel our best. One of the best things we can do, that makes us feel good, is prioritizing the time we take for exercise each and every day. And that can take many forms depending on where you fall on the activity spectrum.

Just getting out and doing something more than you did yesterday is reason to celebrate. Continue being good to yourself focusing on all aspects of you! Your spirit, mind and body!