Today, as mothers, we have so many things to deal with in life. Handling toddlers with a fully functional job and home chores can be highly challenging, especially in the phase of global transition. However, there are ways you can mitigate this stress and show up more healthily in life. Read our tips below to know more!
- Practice breathwork: One of the best methods to quickly regain your sense of security and stability is reconnecting with your body. This can be done with the help of practices like breathwork. It is incredibly healing and involves taking deep belly breaths based on a numbered count. You can start by inhaling for 4 seconds, holding your breath for four seconds, and releasing your breath for 4 seconds as per the 444 technique. Another way to do deep breathwork is the 4-7-8 method where the practice is as same as the aforementioned.
- Write down worrisome thoughts: If there are things bothering you in life, it could be because you’re suppressing these thoughts. Rather than reaching a point of emotional overwhelm, take a piece of paper and pen down all that is occupying your mind. No matter how small a thought may seem, if it is taking up space in your head, it requires to be reviewed. Alternatively, you can also burn this piece of paper in a fireproof bowl to help release the energy. Call it spirituality or placebo, the release of such stuck emotions always helps release stress.
- Use hemp oil for anxiety relief: Holistic health believes in the use of exotic herbs in order to find some relief from the long-term effects of stress. One of these includes using CBD hemp oils for optimal balance of the mind and body. You can consume a few drops directly, or use it in a massage oil mix to fee the tension leave your body. Essentially, stress collects in the body and manifests as muscle strains and aches. By consuming CBD oil, the antiinflammatory and relaxing properties help you to feel better, sleep soundly, and wake up feeling refreshed.
- Fix a routine: One of the primary causes of our stress in life is having too many things to do but not being able to allocate time for it. This can be simpler said than done, but establishing a routine will turn life more meaningful. What we mean by the previous statement is that a lot of our time goes into needless pondering, procrastination, or scrolling. Rather than get lost in biding time away, giving yourself a stable routine to get things done will also allow you to make time for your needs.
- Spend time in nature: One of the best healers in life is the power of nature. No matter what kind of day you have experienced. Spending time at the park, woods, or going for a hike is a great way to get some fresh oxygen. This in turn can help you sort your thoughts and find a better perspective on ongoing stressors. They say that nature gives us the gift of space and tranquility, which certainly holds true. Take a walk alongside a lake or nearby garden the next time you feel stressed to help ground your energy.
- Play with your pets: If you have a pet at home, be it a cat, dog, or hamster, spending time with them always helps to lower stress levels. Your cortisol levels will be substantially reduced by petting them, tending to them, or simply cuddling with them. Spending time with your beloved pets has shown great results to reduce the levels of anxiety, depression, and negative emotions by replacing them with oxytocin. The next time you feel like your thoughts are consuming you, head over to the park with your dog and play with them. Alternatively, if you don’t have pets, you could always garden.
- Exercise and meditate: What could be a better way to best stress by channeling it into action? Working out in any way gets your energy flowing, which can be a great positive outlet for stress. You could go for a walk, jog or run if you’re not into visiting gyms. Alternatively, spending time practicing meditation or yoga would bring fruitful results both physically and mentally.
Wrapping Up:
Out of the seven stress healing busting methods we have mentioned above, which one seems to resonate with you the most? If not one, try to incorporate as many into your routine as possible! Do let us know if these methods helped you and stay tuned for more blogs on wellbeing enhancement!
