Simple ways to stress less
Without ditching your busy lifestyle
It’s great to be social and hardworking, but a constantly manic schedule combining the two can leave you stressed, drained and frazzled. It’s important to take care of your body and indulge in a little down-time every once in a while. The next time you start to feel overwhelmed, try these easy ways to take the edge off, and embrace a life of calm.
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Zen out
The Smiling Mind is a free web- and app-based program designed to help cultivate calm and contentment by learning mindfulness and meditation. “In recent years, mindfulness meditation has surged in popularity for use in the treatment of stress, resilience, anxiety, depression and other physical and mental illnesses,” the website says. If you want some more tips on giving your mind a break, check out our top tips for yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
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Sleep well
Research suggests lack of sleep may trigger anxiety. Make getting a good night’s sleep a priority. “There is nothing more valuable than a good night’s sleep,” says model Karlie Kloss. “When I take care of myself, exercise and eat well, that’s what makes me feel most beautiful and confident in my skin.”
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Exercise and be present
Working out combats stress by increasing feel-good endorphins. Lowering the so-called stress hormone cortisol, plus it improves mood and aids sleep. As model Gisele Bundchen, who schedules time for daily exercise, has said, “In order to be your best, you have to honour your own needs first.”
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Do a digital detox
Studies have shown the average user checks their mobile 221 times a day. Start by detoxing with a phone-free Sunday to really unwind and be in the now. And if you really want to up the ante, here are a few other ways to take break from technology.
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Before contributing to BEAUTYcrew, Danielle worked on the print pages for WHO magazine.
