Discovering Wellness

✩ 3 Ways To Manage Stress ✩

When experiencing stress it is important to adopt healthy coping mechanisms to overcome stressful situations. I have 3 methods that help me manage my stress when experiencing moments of anxiety.

✩ 1. Exercising

Taking time to exercise always helps clear my mind and alleviate stress. It doesn't have to be a long, extreme workout, just trying going for a walk outside, a short run on the treadmill, or a quick yoga class. Exercising is scientifically proven to relieve stress.

✩ 2. Healthy Eating

It is important to monitor your food intake during the day to get the right nutrients you need to give you energy, improve your mood, help your mind function, and strengthen your immune system to make it easier to manage stress.

When you are stressed try to follow these tips:

Eat a balanced diet
Keep your kitchen full of nutritious snacks (whole-grain cracker, nuts/seeds, granola bars, etc.)
Include healthy fats and oils in your diet (salmon, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds)

✩ 3. Get Enough Sleep

Your stress may be due to a deficiency in sleep. But, stress can also interrupt your sleep. Try to find ways you can naturally relax without relying on medication.

I have a few suggestions to help regulate your sleep patterns:

Try to only use your bedroom for sleep, so there are no reminders of stress
Avoid caffeinated drinks after 3:00pm
Try to read before bed to calm your mind, and help you forget about anything causing you to stress

Written By Amanda Farber