Reduce Stress.
If I asked you when the last time you were stressed out, you’d probably laugh. These days, it seems like stress and anxiety are just a way of life. We can’t remove the things in our life that cause stress but there are some things we can do to help. The tip of the day may seem simple, but it can be such a challenge to make a priority. If I asked you when the last time you sat down on your couch or in the tub with your beverage of choice simply to relax and reduce stressful feelings, it might be hard to remember. I find myself getting distracted on social media or or trying to work or pay bills while I’m supposed to be relaxing and it just doesn’t work. While it’s nice to sit and drink my tea or wine at night, kick my feet up and still get things done, this does nothing for resting my thoughts and emotions from the pressures of daily living. Our bodies AND minds need a break to recharge. There are so many tips I can share on this subject and I will probably get to all of them eventually. However, the most simple way to do this is to just log off your electronic devices, find a quiet place, breathe in a deep, cleansing breath and think about the things you are especially grateful for. Even just ten minutes a day has done wonders for shifting my mood and redirecting negative thoughts and feelings. It has been said that gratitude is an antidote to unhappiness. Simple? Yes. Does it work? Definitely.
Modern Mommie 