Managing Holiday Stress

Relax, ask for help, take a breather, and check out the tips below:

When we’re under stress, our adrenal glands release a hormone called cortisol. Stress also ramps up ghrelin, a hormone that increases appetite and triggers the reward center in our brain when we eat. It may be hard to avoid stress, but here are a few tips that might help:

🌬️ Take a few deep breaths: Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth. This should help calm your mind and body when you're feeling overwhelmed.

🚶Go for a walk: A change of scenery is a good distraction and can also help lower cortisol levels. It's also an opportunity to clear your mind and regroup your thoughts.

😴 Make sure you're getting enough sleep: Getting in enough zzz's can pay off in improved mood, focus, and problem-solving - all of which help alleviate stress.

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