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STRESS REDUCTION

Ways to prevent stress:
Work hard in the 6 Basics of Health

6 Essentials of Health and Stress Reduction (Taken from the Morter Health System)
1.  What you eat-eating more fruits and vegetables, eating more whole foods, making healthier choices
2.  What you drink-choosing more water (6 -8 glasses day) and less caffeine and sugar
3.  How you rest-making sure that you get a good night’s sleep and taking breaks throughout the day to do nothing, relax
4.  How you breathe-breathe deep in the belly, breathing is linked to our emotions
5.  How you exercise-make sure you stay active, do exercise for your body AND your mind
6.  What you think- whatever you think has the ability to weaken or strengthen your body, think loving feelings and you will be stronger, think negative feelings and you will be weaker

Positive ways to get stress out of your body:
Breathe
Relax
Write in your journal
Take a break
Be grateful for the good stuff
Do yoga
Dance
Sing a Song
Use aromatherapy (essential oils such as lavender or peppermint)
Take a bath
Go for a walk
Scream!! (preferably into a pillow)
Smile
Call a friend
Laugh
Play with your pet
Get a hug
Get a massage
Read a book
Listen to music
Meditate
SHOP!
Think happy thoughts
Exercise
Light a candle
Pray
Be happy!!
Don’t worry
Relax your shoulders, drop them away from your ears
Stretch
....Have more fun!

You may not be able to change the things that cause you stress, but you can change the way that you react to them!

 

The mission of StressLessGirls is to educate and empower girls of all ages
to be the healthiest they can be and to live to their highest potential!!