How to reduce stress for free

Many clients insist they're not stressed.

However, consider our daily lives: from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep, we're often in a state of constant activity. When we are stressed, our cells need to work much harder. It is taxing on the body, causing our cells to age faster, which shows in our skin. What we feed our minds, we feed our cells. Negative thoughts, emotional feelings, or mental stress manifest physically in our skin. We owe ourselves time to de-stress, be kind to ourselves, and listen to our bodies more. We need to understand that without counteracting stress with a little self-love and gratitude, negative consequences will occur.

Follow these steps to destress for free.

1. Be kind to yourself with positive self talk.

2. Do things you love and enjoy, and not just on the weekend.

3. Go for a walk in nature.

4. Put your phone into sleep mode 2 hours before bed.

5. Create a wind down ritual.

6. Dim the lights & cool your room before you sleep.

7. Go outside into light as soon as you wake up.

8. Try meditation, start with 5 minutes guided a day.

9. Journal your thoughts and goals.

10. Find exercise you actually enjoy, and not just because you think you should.

11. Do mindful check ins, pause ano breathe, immerse yourself in the now.

12. Don't lose sleep over things you can't change. This is how chronic stress can develop.

13. Spend time with people you love.

14. Avoid exercising or eating too close to bedtime & impacting your sleep.

15. Prioritise your sleep & take time to rest.

16. Get fulfilment out of your career and don't just settle, prioritising a work life balance.

17. Set healthy boundaries.

18. Prioritise supportive relationships & let go of ones that do not serve you.

19. Eat a balanced, whole foods diet.