Stress. It's a dirty word. It is one of the reasons that I branched out five years ago and created the Sitcom. Did you know that crafting is one of the top ten ways to relieve stress? And the living in the RV thing? Well that should be number one. I found a great natural product called
RESCUE that helps me stress less, stay calm and in control. So, I decided to do some crafting stress relief, make up some easy decorative soaps, and a gift basket!
Relief is on the way. But we have to get there first. This week is the big move. We are packing the necessities, putting them in the RV, and then selling everything else.
After this weekend, we are one major step closer to a lifestyle of traveling. In the meantime, I could use a few stress busters. I have read that the key to disengage from daily stress is to find ways to unwind in your downtime. Stress has been linked to every major illness including heart disease, cancer and depression.
10 Easy ways to handle stress
- Aromatherapy- certain aromas such as lavender have been shown to greatly reduce stress levels. Light a few candles and relax!
- Eat better- a proper diet and stress levels are closely related. Now if I can just set the chocolate down and back away slowly...Avoid sugary, or fatty foods and try to get in more fruits and vegetables. Fish has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids which has been shown to reduce stress.
- Laugh! Don't they always say laughter is the best medicine? It also reduces stress! Fortunately, since I live in a Sitcom, laughter is a common thing in our house. Even if we are laughing at each other...
- Exercise- keeping your body healthier makes for a happier lifestyle. Hopefully hauling boxes down the stairs counts...
- Relax with your pet- It has been shown that spending time with your pet is a major stress reducer. Don't tell Ralph and Faith. They already have big heads...
- Craft! What did I tell you! I'm apparently not the only one that relaxes while crafting. I should be the most relaxed person that I know!
- Drink Tea- One study found that drinking black tea lowers stress and relaxes you. Ummm...so does wine. :)
- Take a long bath- How soothing is a steamy tub! Better get in all the tub action I can now. The RV only has a shower!
- Listen to Music- Ever notice that music is piped into doctors offices? There is a reason for that!
- Write- keeping a journal can effectively reduce stress levels and help you to put things in perspective.
Need to relieve a little stress and create a unique gift idea at the same time? Create easy DIY Decorative Soaps using dollar store soaps, fabric, and scrapbook paper!
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