Helpful Tips for Managing Stress

Physical activity and fitness....

Studies show a correlation between mental health and fitness. Not only is it good for you body but it is good for your brain.

Sleep... Adequate sleep is crucial for daily function, on average you need 7-9 hours of sleep. Lack of sleep can cause you to become anxious and tense which adds to your stress.

Mediation... Studies are showing this is one of the best ways to deal with stress. It is described as bringing your attention to the external and internal experiences happening in the present moment.

Time Management.... Be productive, if you are keeping busy your mind is also busy, we don't have time to dwell on our problems.

Lastly; Natural Remedies; If you don't feel like it's bad enough to seek medical attention then don't. Ancient Greeks used chamomile tea which is proven to help. There are now essential oils that you can use on your body or through a diffuser. Also Vitamin D, B12, Magnesium and St. Johns Wort can help. If you decide to use any of those please check if there could be a reaction with your prescription medicine!

I have anxiety and I am bipolar. I know a lot and have done a lot of research over the last 20 years I try to stay up to date on new things to try.

If anyone would ever need to talk, please reach out to me!

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DIY Candy Corn Sugar Scrub

Okay, okay last day of fall sugar scrubs for now. This recipe makes about 1 1/2c What you need: 1 1/2c sugar 1/2c coconut oil 1tsp vanilla extract 4 drops vitamin e oil orange food gel yellow food gel small mason jars Create: Add the sugar, vanilla, vitamin e and coconut oil in a bowl and mix with a mixer. Divide the mixture evenly into 3 small bowls. Set aside one bowl (this will be for the white section of the candy corn). To the second bowl, add a third of the sugar and a small amount of orange food gel with a toothpick. Add more color if needed. Set aside. Add a small add a third of the sugar amount of yellow food gel to the third bowl and stir well, add more color if needed. Set aside. The other bowl should have your white sugar in it. Grab your mason jar and place the yellow mixture first, then the orange and then the white.

Diced Italian Chicken

Diced Italian Chicken Ingredients 3lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4c Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 1 bag of baby spinach 2 onions 1 jar of sundried tomatoes Directions Chop your chicken into little chunks and throw in a skillet, you do not need oil because your chicken is wet enough, cook over medium to high heat. While your chicken is cooking start chopping your spinach, chop your onions and drain the oil off of the sundried tomatoes. Once the chicken is no longer pink add the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Once the dressing is seared on add all your veggies and cook over low to medium heat for about 10 minutes.

DIY Tangled Inspired Paper Lanterns

I am trying to pick some of the Disney movies a lot of kids love, for the week ahead. I love Tangled, I think the way they did it was great! I was always a huge Beauty & the Beast fan and while that will forever be my all time favorite the newer Disney movies are just awesome with the animation and the songs. I have a whole Disney playlist on my phone for Celeste and you guessed it Tangled is on there, that is one of her favorites as well. I found this DIY and knew I had to blog it that way when she is older we can make them together. Here's what you'll need: construction paper toilet paper rolls scissors glue crayons Create: First, put construction paper around the toilet paper roll. Measure the construction paper and cut it to fit to size. It doesn't have to be perfect. On some of the rolls you can decide to add extra decorations. Like the Rapunzel sun and swirls before you glue it on to the toilet paper roll. Remember this ...

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