Let’s talk stress a bit. We need it, at least a little, or we will be bored and boredom comes with its own stress levels.

Good stress, or “eustress”, comes from challenging ourselves to step out of our comfort zones; to take chances to stretch and grow.

Most of us have “distress”, stress that is wearing ourselves out from the inside out.

In today’s world, everyone needs a “cope with stress” game plan and especially if you are experiencing a large amount of stress in your life.

This week I will share with you some tips and tricks for reducing stress.

Today let’s talk about a conscience relaxation practice, something that helps reset your mind and body to a calmer place.

Ideas:

• Physical: Exercise, yoga, hot baths
• Mental: Meditation, breathing
• Emotional: Spending quality time with good friends
• Spiritual: Spending quality time connecting to God/deeper self, whatever that is for you

 

Here are three of my FAVE apps for helping me relax:

• 7s Meditation: Yes, 7 seconds. You can set it to go off whenever you need it. A notification banner comes up and tells you what to do for 7 seconds. (Like: “Take a breath. Smile.)
• Headspace: I think this one is relatively new. I love it. Quick guided meditations for you that build in length as you get more experienced.
• Insight Timer: If you are a tried and true meditation practitioner or you want to be, definitely check this one out. It is a paid app – and worth every penny!

 

❤️❤️NOW YOU:

Do you do anything to relax? What works for you? Do you have a favorite app to share?

Moving the body is a powerful way to increase energy levels, especially when that exercise is done in fresh air.

Getting the heart rate up will help you boost your metabolism which not only helps you feel more energy but also burns more calories!

Exercise is a two-fer for this week, because it also helps expel pent up energy, if you are experiencing any stress.

Energy + Relaxation

Yep, all good!

 

Here is my favorite YouTube channel for exercise:

Fitness Blender: SO MANY videos and a HUGE variety of lengths. I hardly ever use anything else.

❤️❤️NOW YOU:

What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Any resources you can recommend?

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Young Living products can support us this week in two ways: Exercise & Relaxation.

And it is incredibly powerful for both!

Frankly, there are many, many products I could write about here, but I want to be concise. Feel free to contact us for more personalized support!

Let’s look first at help with Relaxation:

• Ningxia Red: Here it is again. Noticing a pattern? Because Ningxia Red supports the whole body, it is perfect for when feeling stressed.
• Cortistop: Helps counter the detrimental effects of cortisol in the system.
• SleepEssence: Helps with sleep AND has essential oils to support the nervous system.
• Stress Away: Best oil blend EVER. (IMHO!)
• Lavender: Calming…enough said!

 

Help with exercise:

• Pure Protein Complete: Actually works with the body to create energy.
• Aminowise: Helps the body recover from exercise.
• Powergize: Boosts stamina.

 

Choose an action…

If you have been following me for awhile, you know I am ALL ABOUT doing something. I want to inspire real change, not just “that’s a great idea” but nothing happens.

All I want you to do is choose ONE action from this list. One. Comment below what that one thing is for an even great chance of following through.

And then commit to doing it for at least 3 days. Just 3.

You can totally do that!

Ready? Join me next Monday for Topic #4 for this series!