1. Prevention: The best way to deal with stress is to prevent it. Allow yourself enough time to keep your stress levels low. Try reading a book, listening to music, taking a bath, going for a walk, or anything that you personally enjoy.
2. Eliminate caffeine intake: If you are dealing with 2. Eliminate caffeine intake. If you are dealing with stress or anxiety, try drinking decaf instead. Caffeine can increase levels of cortisol.
3. Exercise: This is my biggest stress relief! When exercising you have hormones released that make you feel good such as endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. Easy as that!
4. Supplements: Vitamin C is very good for stress responses because it decreases the amount of coritsol released. Additionally, it is beneficial to our immune system so we are able to better combat illnesses!
5. Eat a well-balanced diet: People who are stressed out typically crave food high in fat, sugar, and salt. How many times did you come home from a long stressful day and turn to ice cream? Some foods one should eat in roder to help reduce stress include avocados, bananas, carrots, blueberries, almonds, fatty fish, and yogurt.
6. Spend time outdoors: This is another great way to lower cortisol levels!
- Michelle
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