Are you sick and tired of well always being sick and tired?
I am!
Stress can impact us all in many different ways and it can creep up on us out of nowhere. With stresses lurking around every corner it is understandable we feel this way!
Living in a town and city there are ‘stresses’ everywhere. Rush hour in the morning, constant digital activity, sirens, crowds, coffee, too many things on our plate, notification after notification and the fact that life just keeps us – well – busy.
Many of the things listed above can’t go away. We all need to go to work, live our day to day lives and balance work + play – that is the way life is. However, there are small ways we can support our body to ensure that when the going gets tough we are prepared.
Natural Ways To Keeping Stress Free!
I thought I would share my top natural ways to keep stress free and hope that by introducing some simple swaps you can #girlboss your way into each week!
1) Meditation
The buzz word at the moment…but it works.
A simple technique practised for as few as 10 minutes per day can help you control stress, decrease anxiety, improve cardiovascular health, and achieve a greater capacity for relaxation.
If you have never done it before I would recommend Headspace or Buddhify. Great apps for guiding you and they have different meditations depending on how you feel. You have to pay £4.99 for Buddhify but I would definitely recommend the purchase.
2) Herbal Supplements
– Ashwagandha
Last year by a friend who introduced me to Ashwagandha. This root has been used for centuries to help those with adrenal and nervous system problems. Research shows that this root calms and energises and helps us adapt to stress in our modern day lives. I rRecommend: Pukka Ashwagandha
– Turmeric
Happiness is one thing you can never get enough of, and curcumin found in turmeric plays a powerful role in getting and keeping your mood high. Turmeric has also been linked to protecting against sleep deprivation, therefore if you find that you are a night worrier, including this herb/spice into your diet can boost your overall zen.
I find the best way to slip this little spice in my daily diet is via a supplement (again Pukka) or this delicious Turmeric Latte by Wunder Workshop
3) Get Outside
Out of the office, out of the city or just out for a lunch time. Moving your body and breathing in fresh air is good for the soul. You will find that any stressful encounter or phone call can leave you ready to burst but a 10 minute walk around
You will find that any stressful encounter or phone call can leave you ready to burst but a 10-minute walk with some deep breaths can restore you back to a normal place.
Ideally, if you can get to the great outdoors! Get some quality fresh air, long walks, good food and peace & quiet – Hygge if you will – you will reset ready to tackle the year head on!
4) Regular Massage
Massage can work wonders when you’re stressed out. We hold a lot of tension in our bodies and having someone work out those knots can really loosen you up.
One of my favourite apps to use is Urban Massage – you type in what massage you want, choose your therapist and they come to your home!! Yes! So after a long day all you need to do is get home, get comfy and let the professionals do the work.
If you sign up using the link on my home page… you’ll also get a £10 off your first massage 😉
The images in this blog came from Cleanse, Nurture, Restore with Herbal Tea
I hope you enjoy my little tips. These are genuine tricks which I use to maintain my cool and ride through the stressful times. We all go through them and finding little coping mechanisms can truly ease you through.
3 Comments
Kayla Brown
April 9, 2017 at 3:56 pmCyntra, these are such wonderful methods for dealing with stress! It is so important to balance the body, mind, and soul in all aspects of our lives. Tumeric is incredible and I will have to try out Ashwagandha. The two main methods through which I manage my stress are Epsom salt baths and incorporating essential oils into my daily routine. Normally, I will add either Lavender or Chamomile essential oil to an Epsom salt bath for an ultra calming detox bath. Additionally, I love diffusing essential oils that promote relaxation and balance. Lavender, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, and Frankincense essential oils all work wonders! Do you incorporate essential oils into your daily routine? If so, I would love to hear your tips and tricks!
CynCity
May 24, 2017 at 8:24 pmHi Kayla,
I do and I think they are so powerful. The sense of smell can remind you to keep calm at the most stressful times. Check out Pukka Herbs – they have a really good herbal range if you’re looking for ashwagandha. Lots of love xx
Annie
July 31, 2020 at 4:08 pmSo good to see someone promoting and talking about the natural ways to cure your ailments. I struggled for a long long time with soft tissue damage and inflammation in the knee. My blessing was finding Turmeric. Without this today, I wouldn’t be able to bend or walk on my knee!! Great article.