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Taking care of our physical and mental well-being is essential when dealing with stress. There is no single way to achieve this feat but there are several simple tips that could help you according to your needs.
We have selected the best articles that will help you rest better, feel happy with your body, free yourself from stress, raise self-esteem, feel peace within yourself, all in connection with nature. We hope you can apply these tips and begin to notice these changes.
1- Sleeping well, the starting point
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Not resting predisposes us to negative effects in terms of work, completing tasks and other complications. Your body feels more weighed down and your health can deteriorate more rapidly each night without sleep. Unfortunately, insomnia and sleep problems are perhaps one of the most widespread issues in the world today. However, there are home remedies that can help change that problem effectively.
Lavender, ASMR, herbal teas, meditation and reflexology … there are many remedies for insomnia that you may have never heard of. Learn tricks and tips that can help you have a more peaceful and restful sleep, in this article: Trouble sleeping? You have the remedy at home!
In addition to home remedies, the famous Dr. Oz highlights the importance of creating a routine: “Establish a time for bedtime and adhere to it. My goal is to do it at 10:30 p.m. I record the programs at night and then watch them the next day while riding an exercise bike.”
2- Prioritize pleasure and personal well-being
Staying fit is a must and seems to be the key to feeling good, but we must not forget that true well-being begins in the soul. One of the safest ways to take care of our mental and physical health is to practice personal care.
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Although the idea of prioritizing your own pleasure and well-being sounds a little selfish, the reality is that if we do not take care of ourselves, we may suffer from negligence and become unable to serve others, making it unbeneficial for all.
The best tips to help pamper your body and feel wonderful can be found inside this article: Incorporate personal care into your wellness routine
3- Write to help let off steam and organize your life
Writing therapy is valuable as a means of self-expression. And if it is cultivated properly, it is a very powerful tool to improve mental and bodily well-being.
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Writing helps us organize our thoughts, along with freeing ourselves from worries and stress, helping to plan our days and commitments. It also helps us communicate better with other people, and center ourselves in space and time.
Follow these valuable tips to start writing and exploring your subconscious: Writing as therapy: a great mental health tool
5- Do yoga or meditation, for mental and spiritual balance
The ancient physical and mental practice of yoga is famous throughout the world and is known for having great benefits that guarantee a firm body, a stable mind and a benevolent spirit. If you have never practiced it, it is worth trying. And it can help improve quality of life, not only from a physical perspective but from a mental and spiritual perspective as well.
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Some of yoga’s specific benefits include: reducing stress, improving sleep, improving your mood, improving concentration, reducing the chance of disease, along with helping to improve social relationships and sexual relations.
Learn more about the benefits of yoga in the articles below:
Bikram yoga: the balance of body and mind
What Is Yoga Nidra and Why Should You Try It?
If you want to travel and practice relaxation in a harmonious environment, check out these options: Practice Yoga Around The World Via Curated Yoga Trips, Spectacular places for spiritual and detox retreats.
And if you prefer meditation, these might be some tempting options for you: Song Saa: Paradise In A Corner Of Southeast Asia, How to Discover Your Purpose.
6- Doing sports, and experiencing its many benefits
Any sport you practice will help you not only on a physical level, i.e. tone your muscles, lose weight (if it is what you are looking to do), and look better. Sports will also help you with your mental well-being. Exercise helps with the release of endorphins, which generates the feeling of happiness, as a result it is highly recommended in regards to reducing symptoms of depression.
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Sports also helps reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration, and prevent cognitive decline by improving memory, and also works to improve self-esteem and social relationships, as a result of increased self-confidence. It also helps you be more productive, increases your mental capacity and can help control addictions.
If you are having trouble deciding which sport you might want to try then this article is for you:
