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    Home » Healthy Living

    March 28, 2017 Healthy Living

    Handling Stress

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias

    Are you experiencing a stressful day, or maybe a stressful week?  Try not to pull your hair out, just yet.  With the help of Bigelow Benefits, learn how important simple self-care tips can be to improving your everyday wellness.

    Are you experiencing a stressful day, or maybe a stressful week?  Learn how simple self-care tips can improve your everyday wellness.

    When do you stress out the most?  Is it during the holidays when you have a to-do list that is a mile long? Or perhaps it's during the summer, when the kids are out of school and it seems like you have to entertain them all the time? Whenever it is, stress always seems to shows it's annoying face at one point or another.  It's bound to happen.

    As much as we may try to plan and be prepared for whatever comes our way, we can't control everything (or at least that's what I keep reminding myself). Things happen.  Kids wake up on the wrong side of the bed, your spouse comes home from work in a bad mood, the internet goes out when your job revolves around working online...life is full of surprises.  All we can do is make a choice as to how we respond to it.

    When you find yourself having a stressful day, how do you respond to it? Do you curl up on the couch with a pint of ice cream, go for a walk, or hold it in just waiting for that moment when you burst with anger at the nearest person? (Just fyi, I have done all of the above).  It may be hard to remind yourself, but the best thing to do sometimes is to take a step back and breathe.  Remove yourself from the situation.  Just because things are thrown your way or people around you are being super annoying today, doesn't mean you should blame them for your stress level. You can, however, make a choice to fix it.

    Are you experiencing a stressful day, or maybe a stressful week?  Learn how simple self-care tips can improve your everyday wellness.

    Next time you feel yourself getting heated, annoyed, or stressed, take a step back and find what works for you.  I personally like to workout, then enjoy a cup of Bigelow Benefits to deal with stress. Both help me clear my head and relax.  I know that as soon as I return from a good sweat session and enjoy a hot cup of tea, I am much calmer and happier.

    The new Bigelow Benefits Radiate Beauty flavor, is my go-to!  It has a yummy blend of blueberry with a subtle touch of aloe.  It's just the thing you need in your daily routine, to help promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

    Bigelow Benefits is a line of 7 NEW teas that are designed for everyday enjoyment that taste fabulous and help support your well-being.  They are Non-GMO, gluten free and full of premium quality, all-natural herbs which are traditionally said to ease everyday issues in uncommonly delicious ways.

    You can find the new line of tea at many stores today. But if heading out the door is not in the cards for you, you can always purchase it on amazon, like me!

    Are you experiencing a stressful day, or maybe a stressful week?  Learn how simple self-care tips can improve your everyday wellness.

    Whatever your stress release is, I always believe it is important to choose something that improves your health and happiness.  We all know how important it is to put good things in our bodies to help us stay strong. So, if you have a loved one in your life that deals with a lot of stress, as well, try making this easy, stress-free gift basket.  It is a simple way to show them love and help reduce their daily anxiety.

    My must have items for a stress-free gift basket:

    • Stress Relief Ball
    • Heating Pad
    • Bigelow Benefits Tea & New Mug
    • Homemade Cookies
    • Candle
    • Lotion
    Are you experiencing a stressful day, or maybe a stressful week?  Learn how simple self-care tips can improve your everyday wellness.

    Life is a roller coaster. Stress and anxiety are definitely a part of it. Remind yourself to be grateful for the little things. Enjoy a cup of Bigelow Benefits and try not to get overwhelmed with what you can't control.

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