Modern life is stressful and striking a work/life balance can be a stress in itself. Here are some tips on how to bust stress by boosting happiness.
Magnesium Supplements
Magnesium is vital for many bodily functions, particularly in the brain. Our need for magnesium goes up during periods of stress and the vitamin is believed to fight off symptoms of depression. Start your day with a magnesium supplement and see if you notice a difference in your mood in a couple of weeks.
Eat Well
“Eat healthily” is one of the most over-prescribed pieces of advice when it comes to times of stress. Eating healthy is important but eating well is important too. Eating healthy shouldn’t be a chore and your food should satisfy you mentally as well as physically.
Get Moving
You don’t need to start your day off with a run, but keeping your body moving keeps your brain stimulated and releases endorphins. Try and squeeze in a daily yoga sun salutation or put on some music and have a boogie while you are waiting for the kettle to boil.
Sing!
Singing fights stress and boosts endorphins. Sing in the shower, sing while you get ready in the morning and if you get a troublesome email, sing the stress away.
Put It On Paper
Putting it all on paper can be a great way to compartmentalize your stress. When you write your to do list, do it in terms of priority. At the end of the day, take note of your achievements, not the things you have left over.
