CountryHow can you handle a particularly stressful day with more calm? That’s the question we asked holistic wellness coach Abigail.
Some days we feel stressed out that we can’t control, but what if instead of giving in to these negative feelings we learn how to regain calm and prioritize our mental health?
In this context, participate Abigail Marie Taugwalderluxury expert and the Abyss method, The Abi’s MethodSome treatments with soothing power free ourselves from negative thoughts related to stress and avoid indulging in emotions and these anxious moments, according to what was published in the magazine “Vogue” French.
6 Habits of Highly Successful People Before Bed
The perfect morning routine for a calmer day
1. Take a deep breath before leaving your bed
According to what he translatedCountryIt is advised that if you wake up feeling anxious, stay in bed and start your day with deep abdominal breathing. Imagine inflating your stomach like a balloon and inhaling through your nose to increase the oxygen supply and to better focus on the tasks at hand.
Exhale through your mouth, which helps release tension, regulate body temperature, and relax muscles. explain Ann Duttondirector of the Mindfulness Education Program at the Yale Stress Center: Breathing through the nose also slows breathing because it provides more resistance, which has a direct effect on Nervous system.
2. Return your attention to my senses
“Do you feel overwhelmed? Reconnect with your senses with simple sensory meditation. Take a few minutes to notice what you can see, hear, smell, taste and feel. Each time you return to your thoughts, gently return your attention to your senses.
3. Jumping jacks
If your body is tense, get up and move around. According to traditional Chinese medicine, we believe that we have energy channels and chakras in our bodies that are related to our well-being. When we feel stressed, the energy is disrupted. De-stress and exercise.
4. Write down 3 things you are grateful for
Is there a lot to do and think about? With about 6000 ideas a dayFocus on what brings you happiness and direct your thoughts toward the positive. Focus on the basics. Just write down 3 things you are grateful for every morning when you wake up – it could be the weather, your love life, a flower in a vase, an upcoming promotion or vacation. Note: Handwriting is better than a typewriter.
5. Bet on essential oils
Did you know that 75% of the feelings that are generated every day are due to smells? Research shows that mood improves by 40% after exposure to pleasant scents. Since the olfactory nerve is directly related to the area of the brain that accesses memory, mood, and emotions, let’s use it to feel good. Spread in your home a summertime “stress-relieving” blend as you prepare to start the day, with organic essential oils such as:
- Lemon (which boosts energy, it’s a natural mood booster)
- Grapefruit (refreshing, can help beat the “blues”)
- Peppermint (naturally relieves mental tension and fatigue)
- Lavender (relaxing and promoting a sense of well-being).