Make Stress Less

Hello ya'll. Hope you are doin' fine...Here in Kentucky it's been a bit frigid that last couple days, but not much snow as of yet. I'm not a snow person, but when it snows I want it to snow. Like 10 feet! (haha).

Anyways, how many of you out there have stress? Lord knows I do, LOTS of times! I used to turn to food, sit down, cry my eyes out, but it never really solved the true problem. Scarfing down a pint of ice cream never solved anything, it actually made me feel worse. I wouldn't eat all this in front of anyone because I was embarrassed. It's actually quite disgusting now that I think about it, but I thought it would make me feel better but it made me feel worse. I would get so mad at myself but then do it again the next time I got aggravated or sad.

That being said, how you handle stress makes ALL the difference in the world. By no means am I doctor or psychiatrist, however, I have found there are other ways to embrace calmness that are great for health and wellness. I want to share some tips that have worked for me! Some of them are:

1.) Write it out--For me this is the most beneficial when I'm down in the dumps. Getting emotions down on paper help A LOT! Grab yourself a cute journal like this one and jot it down.

2.) Exercise--Sweat it out! Get those endorphins flowing and working up some adrenaline will get your mind off things. Last night, I was totally bummed. However, I decided to take a nice walk at the gym. It actually made me feel A LOT better! If you're feeling adventurous try this at home workout here It's a good one--No equipment needed!

3.) Meditate--I try and meditate daily. It clears my head and it's almost like a bedtime story, especially from this guy right here

4.) Craft it out--Practice one with your kid and/or spouse. I like painting (even though I can't draw nor paint, but it's still fun!!) Pinterest has LOTS of them!!! This is pretty

5.) Listen to some music. I'm a 90's kid,  are you with me on this one?

Hope you found these tips helpful in finding ways besides food in helping make your life just a wee bit calmer. Remember: Make time for yourself because no one else will, be kind, and be patient.

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Thank YOU for being YOU <3

Love,

Kayla