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EVERYDAY STRESS BUSTERS FOR

HAPPY HORMONES

Kylie Pinwill wellbalancedwoman.co

Stress…What’s The Big Deal?

Modern life lends itself to a permanent state of stress.

Sometimes this can be a big life stress such as death, divorce or financial issues.It can also be day to day stress such as getting the kids out the door and getting to work each morning.The problem is, our body can’t tell the difference between big stress and everyday stress.

When we are under stress, our stress hormones communicate to every cell in our body that our life is in danger. This affects our digestion, our reproductive system, our sleep cycles, our ability to concentrate, our mood, our weight…everything! Regardless of whether you are having big life stress or day to day stress, here’s a virtual hug from me (you’re amazing by the way!) and a few of my favourite stress busters to get your balance back.


Nourish Yourself

Choose health and nourishment over what you weigh and counting calories.

Find out what foods work for you, and ditch those that don’t. …even if they are meant to be “healthy”.

During times of stress we burn through additional nutrients, or our body simply just doesn’t absorb them properly.

Replenish yourself with nutrient rich whole foods that nourish you, not deplete you.


Choose More• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Grass fed proteins

• Healthy fatsTo keep your blood sugar stable and feel fuller for longer.

Choose Less• Alcohol• Caffeine

• Sugar and processed foodsThese may feel good in the moment, but relying on them will leave you feeling flat, lethargic, guilty and blah.


It’s OK to say No

Trust me on this… It will be OK. We often create extra stress and anxiety for ourselves by taking on too much. If you don’t have the time or energy to do something , or take on that extra task, it’s OK to say no without feeling guilty.Choose what you want say YES to.


Take Time Out for the Little Things


Laughter really is the best medicine

Hang out with that inappropriate friend who makes you snort

Get silly with your kids

Google “fainting baby goat” videos on You Tube…

Even on the toughest day this will make you smile


Have a Chat

A problem shared is a problem halved.Never underestimate the benefit of a good chat. Whether it’s with a friend, family member, counsellor or colleague, talking to someone about what is going on in your life can release a lot of built up stress. You don’t have to solve all the problems of the world, but being heard and making a connection can do wonders.


Meditate

The fastest way to quiet down a busy brain. There’s no right or wrong way. Simply sit quietly and be present with yourself. New to meditating? No worries, there are some great apps where you can just sit and listen. The more often you do this, the better you get.


My Fav Apps

There are so many meditation apps, there is one to suit EVERYONE! • Insight Timer – free with a huge range of

meditations, music and sexy voices (Kenneth from Norway lulls me to sleep every time…)• Buddify –a meditation for every occasion • Smiling Minds – awesome with kids• Headspace – cool animations• Calm – for those more advanced• 10% Happier – for fidgety sceptics


Bath Time Bliss

Stress can impact the quality of our sleep, creating more fatigue and tiredness.Relaxing doesn’t always come naturally to us. If you’re thinking you don’t have time to relax, then it’s even MORE important that you take time out! Light some candles, put on some soothing music, switch off your phone and relax with some DIY bath soaks. No kids allowed!


DIY Bath Bliss

• 1 cup Epsom salts• ¼ cup baking soda• ¼ cup sea salt• 10 drops of essential oil or a

handful of fresh lavender • Try lavender, bergamot, lemon

and rosemary


Tea Time

My Grandma’s solution to all the world’s problems was with “a nice cup of tea”.

Instead of going for the caffeine hit or reaching for a glass of wine to get you through, why don’t you have a nice cup of tea.

Your body will thank you.


Healthy Herbal Teas

Peppermint or SpearmintPeppermint and spearmint tea are naturally caffeine free also contain a menthol, which is also a natural muscle relaxant.

Chamomile Chamomile does not contain caffeine and may help to relieve stress and sleeplessness.


From the garden…Lemon Balm Lemon balm tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea that may help to promote calmness, reduce anxiety and stress and support a restful sleep.

LavenderLavender tea is caffeine free and may help to soothe restlessness, anxiety and insomnia. And it smells amazing too!


Passionflower Passionflower tea is a natural sedative for the nervous system and a great caffeine free way to reduce anxiety and stress and support a relaxing deep sleep.

Green TeaGreen tea is not herbal and does contain caffeine, so it’s best to have your green tea in the morning. Green tea contains a nutrient called L-theanine which helps you relax and reduces stress. Green tea is a good substitute when trying to reduce your black tea and coffee intake.


Thanks for downloading Everyday Stress Busters.

I hope you’re feeling a little more relaxed…

Learn more about my programs at:

kyliepinwill.com

wellbalancedwoman.co

Or I’d love to hear from you on:

0417 274 [email protected]


Kylie Pinwill 2019

Kylie Pinwill 2019 All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying, recording or other electronic methods without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non commercial uses permitted by copyright law.


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