Don't beat yourself up if you feel like you're failing, or not making any progress, etc. Aside from the fact that it's counterproductive, you also have to remember that there are things beyond your control. What you can control are your reactions and your next steps.
To fully clear your mind, give yourself a day dedicated to self-care. Hustling is important, but rest days are also very much welcome. So light up your favorite calming candle, indulge in a spa-like treatment at home, enjoy your hobbies and just have fun.
Try: Maryland Candle Company Lux Peppermint and Eucalyptus, $20
To fully clear your mind, give yourself a day dedicated to self-care. Hustling is important, but rest days are also very much welcome. So light up your favorite calming candle, indulge in a spa-like treatment at home, enjoy your hobbies and just have fun.
Try: Maryland Candle Company Lux Peppermint and Eucalyptus, $20
Coffee wakes you up and gives you the energy to hustle. However, it can also increase your stress levels. So until the coast is clear, opt for other relaxing beverages like matcha green tea and other adaptogens. It will help calm you and it has tons of health benefits for your mind and body.
Try: Moon Juice Ashwagandha, $38
Try: Moon Juice Ashwagandha, $38
Yeah, I know what you're going to say: you're already too busy, exhausted after a full day at work, and just plain uninspired to get up and exercise...we all go through that.
But hear us out: Doing a physical activity that is unrelated to your work can be a huge stress reliever. You don't even need a gym subscription: You can just take your dog for a walk, go for jog in your neighborhood, or — and this is my personal favorite — dance to Lizzo's "Truth Hurts."
Just sweat out: It will relax your body and mind, and improve your overall mood. Go for it, hun. You'll thank yourself later.
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But hear us out: Doing a physical activity that is unrelated to your work can be a huge stress reliever. You don't even need a gym subscription: You can just take your dog for a walk, go for jog in your neighborhood, or — and this is my personal favorite — dance to Lizzo's "Truth Hurts."
Just sweat out: It will relax your body and mind, and improve your overall mood. Go for it, hun. You'll thank yourself later.
Image via Imaxtree
As much as possible, strive to get a full eight hours of sleep every night. Yes, it's difficult when you're busy or when there are too many things running in your mind — but it's also super important.
Put an effort to making your sleeping routine better — because, in addition to helping your hair and skin look their best (they don't call it "beauty sleep" for nothing!), it will also help you stay focused, energized, and happier the next day. It can even improve your blood sugar levels and help balance your metabolism.
Try: Casper The Pillow, $65
Put an effort to making your sleeping routine better — because, in addition to helping your hair and skin look their best (they don't call it "beauty sleep" for nothing!), it will also help you stay focused, energized, and happier the next day. It can even improve your blood sugar levels and help balance your metabolism.
Try: Casper The Pillow, $65
Binge eating can happen when you're stressed. You eat late because you're too busy, so you feel like you can treat yourself with good old burgers and fries at the end of the day. Unfortunately, this isn't exactly the best for your body — and if you over indulge too much, you'll start to feel the negative effects.
Eating on time will eliminate tendencies of overindulging in food and it will provide breaks to your day at work. Choose to eat healthy snacks — you'd be surprised what a big difference they can make in your stress levels. If you need to snack, choose something nutritious and filling like nuts, which are also beneficial for stress management.
Try: Wonderful Roasted & Salted No Shells Pistachios, $47.99 for a 2-pack
Eating on time will eliminate tendencies of overindulging in food and it will provide breaks to your day at work. Choose to eat healthy snacks — you'd be surprised what a big difference they can make in your stress levels. If you need to snack, choose something nutritious and filling like nuts, which are also beneficial for stress management.
Try: Wonderful Roasted & Salted No Shells Pistachios, $47.99 for a 2-pack