Ways to Decrease Stress:
- Turn on the music, sing, and dance
- Take social media breaks often
- Create calm times of the day (1 hour or longer)
- Play games
- Cooking
- Sleep and eat well
- Journal about your feelings
- Lavender scents are naturally calming
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Read a book
- Go outside, breathe fresh air and go for a walk!
Supplements to Help with Stress
- Ashwagandha: root plant that can be taken to effectively reduce stress, anti-inflammatory
benefits - Lemon balm: contains antioxidants and anxiety soothing compounds shown to reduce
depression and anxiety - Rhodiola: helps to increase energy which is beneficial for those with depression
- Chamomile: mood balance and works best when consumed in tea form
