Saturday 19 April 2014

Stress Management + Staying Healthy

Stress can definitely be burdening. How to manage it can be challenging. I think these are some tips that can help you relieve stress.

1. Run and Shout
Run to a secluded area and shout as loud as you can! The running can lead to the release of endorphines in your brain. You just need to drag your feet out the door and start moving.

2. Dance 
around with your Favourite Music
You can go all out with your hairographies. You will feel so much better once that tension is released.

If these extreme release are too hard core for you, these might be helpful.

3. Go Zen
Listen to yoga podcast and yoga-out! Go downward dog wherever you want, in your room, on top of a mountain, anywhere that you see possible. Then take a photo and hashtag it.

4. Plan Ahead
Planning is the key. When you know you are going to encounter something stressful like, exams, proposal deadlines, competitions, be prepared and organize yourself. Let's say you have an exam coming up, 2-3 weeks in advance, you can cook up a storm and store portioned out meals in the freezer. Be prepared and you can win the battle against stress.

5. Snack SMART
Below are some ideas of healthy snacks:
- Oven baked chickpeas
- Oven baked crispy kale chips
- Small handful of nuts e.g. almonds/walnuts/cashews...
- Celery and Carrot sticks with 2tbs hummus
- A fruit like an apple or 1/2 banana
- Tofu smoothie simply blend silken tofu and some frozen fruits of your desire

Just keep in mind, small portions of snacks can help with curbing your appetite.

6. Power Breakfast
Kick start your day with a breakfast that can energize you for the entire morning. Have a breakfast that contains fiber and protein that can keep you full for longer. For example, oatmeal or toast with 1tbs peanut butter and 1/2 banana or dress it with some nuts and raisins!










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