This time of year is is so busy! Many people have a tendency to get overwhelmed and stressed. This stress occurs for a variety of reasons (circumstances, personality, pressure, etc.) Sometimes it can be almost impossible to get rid of stress. Fortunately, there are certain activities and choices that reduce stress and promote a healthier […]
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Create Your Own Calming Cream with Essential Oils
Creating a calming cream with essential oils is a wonderful way to combine natural skincare with the soothing benefits of aromatherapy. By blending nourishing ingredients like coconut oil with calming essential oils such as lavender and patchouli, you can create a moisturizer that not only hydrates your skin but also helps reduce stress and promote […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Tools and Techniques for Coping
There are times in life when all of us feel overwhelmed- like it is just too much to handle. It seems like life keeps getting more complicated and so much is expected from us. That is why it is really important to know what to do when feeling overwhelmed. We need skills for how to […]
Why Stress Management Is Important & Tips From Dr. Locke
Stress is normal, right? It’s just part of being a grown up, right? Yes, we are all going to feel stress at some point, to some degree, but stress management is important to helping keep that stress under control so you can be happier and healthier. It turns out that stress not only feels bad, […]
Natural Stress Relief Supplements For Trying Times
From problems at work to conflicts at home, there are so many different things that can cause stress. The worldwide pandemic is certainly not helpful either. In fact, the APA reports that, “The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every aspect of American life, from health and work to education and exercise.” It is important for us […]
Toxic Stress: Symptoms And Resources for Healing
Maybe you have heard of toxic stress and you are looking for toxic stress definition to see what exactly someone was referring to. Or maybe you know someone who was diagnosed with toxic stress syndrome. This type of overwhelming stress maybe due to a severe episode (for example, abuse). Or it may be due to […]
DIY Aromatherapy Stress Balls
I’m sure everyone has seen those stress balls that have been around for years. I remember when I was younger, my mother had one that sat on her work desk and I would always play around with it when I was there at her office. It was fun and squishy and felt good in my […]