Blogs — stress management
7 Relaxation Techniques When Life Gets Rocky
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Many people tell me they can’t relax because they have too much on their plate. Burnout often is the result of the inability to balance daily obligations and the stress response is activated constantly. The stress response or the ‘fight or flight’ response can be calme...
Ritual for Relaxation
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Now that summer vacation is winding down and the children are returning to school, creating "me time" and moments to relax can be challenging. Before the hustle and bustle returns in full swing, it would be beneficial to create a ritual for your relaxation an...
Make Tea Time for Relaxation
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Having tea can be more than a tantalizing taste experience, it can be a way to relax and release stress. One of your arsenals against stress is mindfulness. We can make our tea time a mindfulness activity to relax and release stress.
3 Ways to De-stress When Life Doesn't Change
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If you have the right mindset and perspective then you can make a shift, release your stress and face any situation with grace and ease. How do I know? Because this month has been a real challenge. I feel like I’m in the second act of a production without an ending to...
5 Ways to Detox Toxic Stress Trauma Drama
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The stress response is the flight or fight response that occurs when feeling threatened and/or stimulated. If activated on a chronic basis, this can result in ‘toxic stress’ which can have long-term cumulative effects both physically and emotionally. How do you detox f...