A registered dietitian shares her go-to natural ways to relieve stress after experiencing burnout from everyday life.
Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
While I was constantly checking things off my never-ending to-do list, I wasnt feeling great.
I was chronically stressed, wasnt getting quality sleep, and got sick frequently.
I knew that things needed to change ASAP for the sake of my health, happiness, and family.
Here are six things Ive tried to relieve stress naturally and improve the quality of my sleep.
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How I manage stress naturally in my 40s
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That time spent watching would be a buffer spent actually sleeping.
Making sure youre getting therecommended hours of sleepeach night can help you better manage stress naturally.
I started using a social media blocker calledAppblockto block my access to social media during certain pre-set times.
I sip on adaptogenic tea instead of coffee
I used to lean oncaffeinated beveragesto perk up and focus.
Rather, my stress was fogging up my mind, making it hard to focus.
Adaptogens are compounds thathelp your body adapt to stress.
They dont make you feel tired or slow you down; they simply take the edge off naturally.
My go-to has beenOrganic India Tulsi Ashwagandhatea.
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For example,magnesium oxide1may be best used as a laxative torelieve constipation.
Lower levels of magnesiumare linked to greater stress, according to research published inNutrients2.
This juice has a richness similar to that of a glass of red wine, but without alcohol.
And unlike manypre-made mocktailson the market, this option is free from any added sugars.
Most of the time, my answer is no.
My essential oil diffuser acted simply to make my rooms smell nice.
But using chamomile essential oil in my diffuser was a different story.
The scent is quite unique, and it immediately makes me feel more relaxed as it enters the air.
I literally feel my shoulders relax as my diffuser is working.
My Bearaby blanket is totally breathable, 100% cotton, and free from any plastic fillers.
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