You might think you manage stress pretty well, but if you are experiencing a tough time in your life, you may notice that you have some tension in your head when you wake up. If you wake up and find your teeth are really sensitive, you may be grinding your teeth during your sleep. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can affect all of the chewing muscles, and if your significant other has woken you up because they’re wondering what that noise is, it could be you grinding. Let’s show you what you can do to minimize this.  Wear a Mouthguard Every dental care provider can show you the bes ..read more

The wedding day is one that can be the best and most stressful time of a woman’s life- and usually, both at the same time. In the lead-up to the big day, there can be a huge number of things to consider that might threaten to overwhelm you. If you remember to breathe and take a methodical approach, you might find that many of your stressors will melt away.  In the cacophony of tasks to be completed, it’s easy to forget about some of the other things you might want to do before the day finally arrives. Here are three things to think about doing before your wedding day.  1. Treat your ..read more

Exams are one of the most stressful things that people have to go through in their lives. With most tests, you only have one shot. So you better bring your A-game on the day itself.  But, of course, if you’re the type of person who worries a lot, you can’t bring your A-game. The moment you know that there’s going to be an exam, you clam-up, you can’t sleep, and nothing in the exam itself flows. Unsplash – CC0 License Beating exam stress, therefore, it is tricky. You want to go into the test room absolutely fresh and at 100 percent. But your own mind is working against you. It’s totally ..read more

If you want to manage stress and protect your mental health, you need to understand what triggers it. There are some obvious triggers, like work or family pressures, but there are some other triggers that are less obvious. Many people find that they are more stressed during the winter when the weather is bad. In fact, seasonal affective disorder is a recognized condition and many people experience feelings of depression or increased stress and anxiety during the winter. Understanding exactly why that is can help you beat stress during the winter and manage your mental health. So, why does col ..read more

Stress can seemingly come out of nowhere, and it’s hard to predict. This is because stress isn’t an exterior application that comes to us, but rather our body’s response to that external stimuli. For this reason, it’s important to focus on living our healthiest, most nutritionally dense, and well-rested lifestyle we can in order to mediate and deal with stressful situations. This can help our bodies and brains process stress, and for us to deal with the associated cortisol correctly. Of course, as none of us can really understand or measure just how stressed we may be (and sometimes we may be ..read more

If you feel as if your household is still a little too stress-heavy and you don’t feel as if you can fully relax at home, it’s up to you to make some changes. When you and the rest of your family work together to create a home environment that’s relaxed and less stressy, it benefits everyone. If you’re unsure of where you should start with making these changes, read on now to find out more. Share Out Duties and Responsibilities Fairly When everyone in the household has their own duties and responsibilities that they need to take care of around the house, not only does it keep things ticking o ..read more

Everyone deals with stress in their own way, but not all stress relief methods are good for your health. Reaching for a glass of wine or your favorite junk food, for example, might make you feel better temporarily, but they’re not the best move for your health. Being able to handle stress well means having your own coping mechanisms and outlets for coping with how you feel. Find a healthy outlet for dealing with your stress will benefit you in the long run, while supporting your wellbeing too. Need some inspiration for handling stress? Here are some suggestions for healthier ways of managing ..read more

Food and supplements such as CBD organics provide the fuel the body needs to perform daily activities. However, sometimes, food serves another purpose; comfort for people who are stressed, an act that is known as stress-eating. Emotional eating may affect your health and weight. That’s because these “comfort” foods are usually high in sugar and fat when stress-eating, a combination that is not good for you. The phenomenon is generally caused by stressors, which may be self-imposed, or as a result of societal demands. Some stressors can be easily controlled, while others may require external a ..read more

Are you running a business while balancing your life as a mom? This can be quite difficult and it’s often the case that things start to slip through the cracks. Particularly, when you’re dealing with stressful situations that you might not be fully prepared for. The fact is that there are a variety of situations that can cause immense stress for people trying to run their own business. Particularly for those who don’t actually have that much experience in this area. So, let’s take a look at some of the key stressful situations that you might have to deal with as a business owner and how to ta ..read more

Breaking up with a long-term partner or spouse can be very stressful. You thought that you were in love and had everything sorted. But as time went by, things changed, and disasters struck.  In this post, we take a look at some of the dos and don’ts for dealing with breakup stress healthily.  Do Spend Time Doing Something You Like After a breakup, a lot of people binge on their favourite TV series in an attempt to zone out and forget about the world. But is this the best approach?  Not according to psychologists. They say that it’s better to engage in some sort of active pursu ..read more