Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Try these lifestyle hacks...

As I wrote about in my personal story LIFE IS NOT A RACE and in my manual- The WHOLESTIC Method, we need to identify our sources of stress then improve our reaction to them. Remember the saying “the glass is half full or is it half empty”? How we look at life situations and experiences influences our stress response system. Positive vibes, positive attitude and positive outlook is my theme for 2018. For the next 30 days, and longer as I create a new habit, I will be writing in my gratitude journal each night before I go to bed. I write three or more things I am grateful for that day or what made me happy. It could be a person, something I did for myself or an experience I had that day. Join me on my journey.

Here are some other new lifestyle habits you can implement into your day to avoid “chronic stress disease”- or rather HPA Axis Dysfunction. Dr. Wilson’s formula is my go to supplement for myself and other clients with chronic stress (most everyone!) in my Nutritional Therapy practice to add the key nutrients used up in stress.

do something each day that makes you smile and laugh…more than once!
avoid caffeine…try herbal tea, tumeric tonic or bone broth as myself
drink more filtered water with sea salt to add minerals especially in the morning
drink 1-2 servings of Athletic Greens each day
sleep in when possible and avoid the alarm ideally!
get to bed early to read, write in your journal and shut off your monkey mind so you are asleep by 930pm
identify people or activities that Dr. Wilson calls “energy robber”s…toxic people that create stress for you
avoid eating sugar including fruit and juice -instead add more clean protein sources with good quality fats and organic vegetables. (learn all about it in my 5-day Jumpstart Challenge)
add digestive enzymes and HCL supplement with meals (see a NTP to find out which works best for you)
exercise consistently without over doing excessive chronic cardio and/or too much high intensity interval training – remember too much of anything can be toxic or a stressor
take rest breaks to reset and recharge as a quick nap for 15-45 minutes in the afternoon or just being still, quiet and focus on breathing exercise (box breathing or other methods coming in a podcast). Focus on nasal breathing, slow inhale and long exhale.
create your mantra to say each day with meditation or breathing exercises as “love, joy and happiness”
hum, breathe and relax when in the car driving especially if traffic- avoid looking at cell phone.
set times when you are responding to emails, texts and social media posts.
cold shower or tub in the mornings …or hot/cold shower intervals
wear blue blocking glasses at night – I wear Swannies in the evening and when working on my computer
essential oils in the diffuser – I use Doterra blend of relaxation oils