Sometimes it makes its presence gradually and sometimes it appears out of nowhere and hits you like a truck. We call it by many names: stress, anxiety, sadness, or just a heavy spirit. It makes changes in our relationships, careers, physical body, hormones, and overall mood swings. It must be talked about, acknowledged, and addressed.
Firstly, EVERYONE goes through it. Secondly, even when you think a situation is out of control… there may be points of control that will help. The trick is learning or finding them. Here are the latest holistic strategies to tackle this silent danger.
- Physical activity has a way of lift moods, release energy, and detoxify the body. Sometimes that is key to lessen the negative shift in our minds. Ideally combine this with sunshine when possible.
- Essential oils can be powerful in lifting spirits and soothing tired minds. Buy some lavender, geranium, lemon, orange, or pine and spray them in your space.
- It’s a yogic form of breathing exercises which changes the brain’s function over time. It creates positivity out of thin air (literally!) Google Nadi Shodhana, which is an easy nostril breathing exercise to calm the mind and nervous system.
- Consider trying holy basil tea, as it has stress-reducing properties and is known to help with depression and fatigue. Let it restore you daily.
- Nutritional Analysis. Consider checking your vitamin and mineral levels, because stress can create an imbalance. Magnesium or Vitamin D deficiency can cause an array of symptoms including anxiety, fatigue, and more. See me for more information.
- Calming Tonic. Soothe your nervous system and mind with this recipe.
