5 Stress-Busting Secrets for the Battle-Weary

🛌 Prioritize Sleep

No matter how busy I am, I will ensure I am in bed for at least 6.5-7 hours every night. Ideal is 7-8 hours. That may even mean forgoing the gym and doing fewer days during these high stress weeks to get more sleep.

⏰ Get myself on an eating schedule

If I lose my appetite, doesn't mean my body doesn't need calories. I put myself on a minimum 3-4x/day eating schedule and eat at around the same time regardless of if I'm hungry or not.

💧 Hydrate!

Our body needs water and electrolytes to manage stress, so I keep myself on a water requirement too. For me, it's 120 oz/day! I’ll usually add a packet or two of LMNT for more energy and electrolytes.

☕️ Cap my Caffeine Intake

I don't totally eliminate it (I'm not THAT crazy), but I don't allow myself more than my normal intake, which is usually 1-2 cups per day. And I ensure those cups are after meals and lots of water.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Prioritize time to Unwind

Whether that is scheduling a chiropractor appointment, a massage, going for a walk outside by myself, or getting to the gym, or scheduling a coffee date with a friend. I know it doesn't feel like we have the time, but we need it the most during these times.

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