SELF CARE

How to Cope with Stress

 

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of stress on our lives and to promote strategies for coping with stress. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of stress awareness and provide some helpful tips for managing stress.

The Importance of Stress Awareness Month

Stress is a common experience for many people, and its impact can be significant. Stress can lead to physical and mental health problems, as well as difficulties in our personal and professional lives. Stress Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate people about the effects of stress and to provide resources for coping with stress.

Tips for Managing Stress

Here are some helpful tips for managing stress:

Practice relaxation techniques: Deep breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga can help you relax and reduce stress.

Exercise regularly: Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve your overall health. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.

Get enough sleep: Getting enough sleep is important for both physical and mental health. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

Manage your time: Learning how to manage your time effectively can help reduce stress. Make a to-do list and prioritise tasks.

Connect with others: Social support can help you cope with stress. Reach out to friends or family members for support.

Seek professional help: If you are feeling overwhelmed, consider seeking the help of a mental health professional.

By utilising these tips, you can raise awareness about stress and connect with others who are interested in managing stress in their lives. Remember to prioritise self-care and seek help when needed to maintain your mental and physical health.

 

MIND VITALITY

 

Today is mental health awareness day! It is vital to look after your mind, your mind health is just as important as your body health for overall wellbeing to live a happy fulfilled life.

We have just started our vitality for the mind venture, this section will raise awareness of mental health conditions, it will focus on positive self help lifestyle tips and guides, which will include mindfulness, exercises and meditation all linking into our sustainable fashion brand, there will be downloadable content for all to use as needed.


Below are some definitions of chemical reactions that happen in our brain that produce feel good happy feelings. Once we understand what the chemicals are and what they do, it is easier to produce more of the chemicals to make ourselves happier.


DOPAMINE

Pleasure Neurotransmitter

| Feelings of motivation, pleasure

| Can be addictive people repeat behaviours that release dopamine

| Dopamine is released to make us feel motivated and gives us satisfaction from completing a task

| Released when: playing sports, learning something new, finishing a project provides focus

SEROTONIN

| Mood neurotransmitter

| Contributes to happiness and overall wellbeing

| Helps to regulate sleep and digestive system

| Released when: being out in sunlight, eating certain foods and exercise

ADRENALINE

| Flight or flight neurotransmitter

| You have heightened awareness due to increased blood flow and heat rate which gives you a boost

| Released when: your are in stressful and exciting situations

ENDORPHINES

| Euphoria neurotransmitter

| Gives feeling of euphoria and wellbeing

| Relieves pain

| Released when: exercising, excitement, laughing and eating


Here are some simple tips to boost these chemicals for overall well-being:

| Lower stress levels with self care

| Go for a walk outside

| Get consistent good sleep

| Eat well, a variety of foods with lots of vitamins, nutrients and protein

| Listen to music

| Regular exercise

| Spend some time in the sun

| Get a massage

| Learn to meditate

| Giving back, help others

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