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.

Fall Simmering Potpourri

I love the smell of fall, I even like fall itself. I just don't like what follows... winter! However I love walking in my home and smelling the fall scents that are so warm and inviting. Making this simmering potpourri is extremely easy! What you'll need: Tangerine or orange peels Cloves Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon Vanilla extract Pumpkin pie spice Water Small crockpot, saucepan or tea kettle You can choose how much you want to put in of what, there really is no magic amount. I normally put in more of my favorite scents. If using a tea kettle or a sauce pan keep in mind you will have to keep adding water to it. If you use a crockpot you will not have to keep adding water and you can keep it on even when you're asleep. Some other ideas that you can add are: Apple juice (instead of water) Cranberries Nutmeg Anise (one of my favorites) Dried fruit Coffee beans Have you ever made a simmering potpourri pot? What do you normal...

DIY Water Candle

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