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Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

This time of year always tends to bring about mentally-draining stress and nerve-wrecking anxiety that can, in the end, leave you completely depleted before the New Year even starts.

Trying to find ways to control your stress and anxiety during these times can even be just as time-consuming than you can handle, and trying to find which remedies works best with your mind and body can be an even bigger pain in the butt.

Down below you can find the top natural remedies to control your stress and anxiety.




 Herbal Remedies:

Herbal remedies basically consists of a plant or part of a plant that is used for a variety of purposes, most commonly for medicinal use

Always make sure to do your research to figure out with herbal remedies works best with you specifically


1: Kava Root - Is considered one of the most effective of the herbal remedies on this list. 
Not only does it prevent anxiety and promote relaxation, it also increases blood flow and can quickly calm an anxious mind. 

2: Chamomile - A highly reliable herb with more benefits than just stress relief. It can also give you a relaxing sleep if you're the type of person who ends up with an anxious mind at bedtime.
You can drink it as a tea, take it as a vitamin, or even use it in oil form.

3: Bacopa - A herb that is not commonly heard of, but has an insane amount of health benefits. It reduces stress quickly and also keeps your mind focused and clear. It's also used for treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and is considered to have anticancer properties.

4: Rhodiola - Also known as Rhodiola Rosea, it controls stress as well as symptoms of depression. Rhodiola is also known for fighting the fatigue caused by stress, anxiety, and depression.The effects it has on the brain has been proven to have positive short-term and long-term capabilities.


 

The Great Outdoors:

Nothing beats the fresh smell of pine trees and the sun shining down on your skin. 

According to Bicycling.com, just 20 minutes outside each day can greatly decrease your stress levels!

Just being outdoors is also has been known to lower your blood pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate.

Try these stress-relieving activities or find an outdoor hobby that interests you the most.

1: Gardening - Gardening has been proven to produce mood-boosting chemicals in your brain that prevents stress and anxiety. It has even been known to fight depression more than your other common relaxing activities.
If you enjoy growing and being around plants then this is the perfect stress-relieving activity for  

2: Jogging - Jogging, running, and walking can all have great benefits on your mental health. These exercises reduce stress hormones and produce endorphins that approve overall mood and mental health. "Runner's High" is actually a real thing and after awhile can become addictive.

3: Hiking - Some people prefer hiking up and down through secluded trails hidden in undisturbed forests, while others prefer simple trails in their local parks. Either way you prefer, fitting this activity into your schedule once or twice a week has proven health benefits for both your physical and mental health.

4: Play/Sports - Not everyone has a specific sport they prefer to play, but just finding anything you can play outside with works just as perfect. Nothing's wrong with going back to a childlike state and finding buddies to implement your favorite hobbies with. Start a weekly meetup with your closest friends, or just find an activity you can take outside to play with!

5: Dog Walking - According to Psychology Today, about 30% to 60% of dog owners do not walk their dogs on a regular basis. Walking your dog is not only good for your little furry companion, but it's also great for you. 
Taking the time to walk with your best friend or just being around a dog in general decreases stress levels and improve your overall health.
If you don't have a dog, no worries there. Your local shelter always takes volunteers and dog walkers.



Staying Mindful:

Mindfulness, or staying mindful, is "the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.”

Mindfulness will slowly teach your mind and body how to react better to stressful and anxious situations. Your entire mental state will improve tremendously leaving you with elevated moods.

Try these activities that can help you stay mindful.

1: Yoga - Almost anyone who has tried yoga as a hobby in the past and stuck to a firm routine has reported reduced stress, a lowered heart rate, and a lowered blood pressure. Moves and poses involved in yoga can ease stress tensions in minutes! 

2: Meditation - Meditation is a form of yoga that has a variety of positive effects on your mind and body. Meditating for a short period each day has been known to reduce stress, anxiety, increase self-esteem, and even train you to keep calm in frantic moments. If you don't know how to start, there are plenty of apps you can download that walk your through each step of a perfect meditation session. 


Remember to take a moment to breathe this season! If you find some moments too stressful, stop and think of the people you're most thankful for.

I hope this article has helped! 😊
xx, Han


                             

                               Discovering Yourself

Finding your inner-self can sometimes be seen as a daunting and meaningless task, but it's also something we all end up facing at least one or two times in our lifetime. 
People often look at a phrase like "discovering yourself" as something you'd say when you're a fourteen year old going through puberty, and not a strong pillar stone in your identity and future.

However, we discover little pieces of ourselves every single day. We're always growing, always maturing, and always moving forward. 

I've recently started to realize that it's okay to take your time in figuring out who you are, or discovering yourself.

Don't get down because you still can't see your future

Don't feel like you're never going to get anywhere

Never give up

Each person has a story to tell, we all can make our lives into what they truly should be. It all just takes a choice. You have to choose the life that you're supposed to have. Each living being is so precious, and it's our duty to turn this precious gift we've received and turn it into something that is life-changing and out of this world.

It's never too late to start your journey to discovering your true self, and finding your true identity. Believe and trust in yourself. Do what you were born to do, not what people tell you to do. 

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
― Aristotle

If you like personality quizzes or if you'd like to see what your zodiac sign tells you about your personality I've included some links below 
😊💜

xx, Han

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