- Exercise: lowers your body’s stress hormones like cortisol in the long-run. Walking for 15-30 minutes a day is enough to lower these stress hormones.
- Sleep: not getting enough sleep will dramatically increase your body’s stress hormones.
- Supplements: some natural herbs and supplements are known to reduce anxiety and stress. For your consideration: Ashwagandha, lemon balm, and valerian are a few key herbs that any chronically-stressed out individual should consider taking.
- Reduce Caffeine Intake: caffeine is known to raise cortisol levels. Try to reduce your intake to one or two cups in the morning. Sometimes it is the sugar or cream you want, not the coffee. Perhaps it is a warm cup in your hands on a cold morning – substitute herbal tea or hot water.
- Write it Down: one way to get things off your mind and stress less is to write things down in a journal or piece of paper. Write down what you’re grateful for to help re-wire your thoughts. Consider that how you talk to the universe, words matter.
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