Tag: stress

How to Reduce Stress—Part Two

How to Reduce Stress—Part Two

As I mentioned in my last post, stress can affect you mentally and physically.  There are ways to alleviate it by changing your routine physically, but a big part of lessening stress is how your mind reacts to different situations.    We’ve all heard  the clichés of don’t sweat the small stuff and turn lemons into lemonade.  While they’re all…

How to Reduce Stress—Part One

How to Reduce Stress—Part One

Stress can be one of the leading indicators of health.  You can eat well and exercise all the time, but if you’re a mess emotionally, it can take a toll on your well-being, and ultimately, age you faster.   High stress levels can hurt your stomach and digestive system, blood pressure, and overall thinking process.  Your skin will wrinkle faster, and your…

How Do Breathing Exercises Help?

How Do Breathing Exercises Help?

I’m not sure what percentage of the population has this problem, but sometimes I have a problem relaxing.  Between raising two kids and trying to get as much done as possible during the day, I often find myself getting a little anxious.  This result is being more stressed than I should.  And being frazzled is not healthy for the body. …