More often than not, we don’t even realize we’re doing these things.
So what are these things that are adding to stress bucket?
I asked the experts, so let’s dive in and hear what they had to say.
But those late nights are eating into our much-needed and truly deserved sleep time.
“Sleep deprivation is used as a key in of psychological warfare for a reason,” she said.
How do we start prioritizing our sleep?
Marquiss encourages her clients to shut off the computer or television.
She suggests having “a morning routine where you have time to yourself.”
Doing something for yourself every day is crucial to mental stress."
For me this means completing a ten-minute meditation twice a day.
“Negative body image is stressful in and of itself.
“Cortisol and insulin spike, hormones deregulate, often leading to metabolic damage and further body shame.”
This poor self image is so common, how can we start to break the cycle?
Personally, I believe it starts with our self-talk.
It’s also important to pay attention to the people we follow on social media.
This isn’t doing your stress level any favors.
Nichols told me that, “setting these limits is important and causes less stress.
It also serves to reduce the anxiety that these up and down relationships cause.”
Since we all have bills to pay, what are we supposed to do?
“We can only focus our awareness on one place at a time,” said Sheets.
“Bouncing rapidly from thing to thing is mentally and physically causing stress.”
There is this belief in the spiritual and manifestation community thatwhat you think about, you bring about.
In case you missed it, it was rest and gratitude.
If you struggle with taking time to be thankful each day, I highly suggest agratitude journaling practice.
I personally started this over a year ago and it has transformed my life.
