How many times during the day do you hear that little voice in your head saying something like that?
I have to hurry or I’m going to be late!
Dammit. I AM LATE AGAIN.
My desk (bedroom, car, kitchen…) is a mess. I have to clean it!
Another day passed and I did nothing to organize myself. IT’S STILL A MESS.
It was such a hectic day at work. I have no food at home to cook for dinner, and I’m starving!
So here I am at the fast food drive-thru ordering MORE JUNK FOOD.
I was very motivated when I joined the gym last month, but I haven’t been once!
I am so tired! All I want to do is go home and collapse on the couch, LIKE ALWAYS.
What’s wrong with me? I really need to get my SHIT together!
If you’re like the rest of us (and you probably are), you have a lot on your plate and it makes you feel stressed every day. Unfortunately, stress has a very negative impact on our health. According to research, it can lower immunity and increase susceptibility to disease. Stress can contribute to weight gain and can lead to depression.
Stress by making us SICK, FAT AND SAD.
Don’t let this unhealthy way of life continue another day! The New Year is here and it’s the perfect time to take action. Use these 3 simple tips to help reduce stress in your life.
Tip 1: move more. Despite popular belief, exercise it is relaxing. According to a recent study, researchers found that a 30-minute walk at lunchtime, 3 days a week, improved enthusiasm, relaxation, and nervousness at work.
Walking is a great way to move more, but it’s not the only way. Here are 22 simple ways to move through the day—and there’s no gym or cost involved. The key is to start slow, keep it simple, and be consistent.
Tip 2: Meditate regularly. Are you skeptical when it comes to meditation? Well, you are not alone. Self-proclaimed “restless skeptic” Dan Harris of NBC News explains how meditation transformed his life after having a panic attack live nationally televised on Good Morning America. Clock…
Now if that doesn’t convince you, researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore reviewed nearly 19,000 meditation studies and found evidence from 47 trials to suggest that mindfulness meditation can help relieve psychological stress such as anxiety, depression, and depression. pain.
To get started, check out these free guided meditations. Just 10 minutes a day can have a positive impact on reducing your stress.
Tip 3: Don’t diet. According to the National Association of Eating Disorders, diet causes side effects such as stress, anxiety, depression, irritability, and low self-esteem. Eating too few calories or carbohydrates can increase stress because both are necessary for proper brain function and the production of feel-good chemicals like serotonin.
Also, very low-calorie or other extremely strict diets can temporarily increase the release of stress hormones like cortisol, making us feel hungrier and more likely to eat. This usually happens after several weeks of dieting, which is around the same time most people break the diet rules and overeat or binge.
If you’re trying to get to a healthier weight, PLEASE DO NOT DIET. Instead, eat mindfully and aim for balanced meals and snacks throughout the day. However, this can be difficult to do, especially if you are a chronic dieter. However, with the right plan and support, it is possible.