5 tested tips that will help you overcome holiday stress

Do you also wonder how to overcome the stress that comes with the Christmas holiday season? We have written up 5 tips that have worked for us that you have to try; they are practical, functional and un-demanding. 

The magic of modern aromatherapy 

It is fascinating how a simple scent can affect your feelings and change your mood, concentration and even your stress levels. Scented oils have been used as a form of therapy since ancient times and during these rushed and stressful modern times they are experiencing a comeback. 

Some favorite scented oils, that have been shown to help, are Lavender, Rose, Ylang Ylang or Jasmine. 

Experiment, mix and find your perfect combination that will help alleviate your feelings of stress and tension. And then, transfer your new aromatherapeutic ritual into your daily life; either using an air-diffuser, hot bath or inhalation; for example, by spreading the selected scent on your pillow before falling asleep. 

Cold therapy to boost your immune system and mood 

Cold exposure has become very trendy in the world of wellness thanks to, not only, Wim Hof, who has spread the simple but effective activity of cold exposure training around the world. It is difficult to believe that a cold shower can positively affect your immune system, cardiovascular health, alleviate pain and infection, support weight loss and most importantly release a wave of endorphins that will immediately have you feeling better. We are most definitely not making light of the heroic idea, which it is to start your day with an ice-cold shower in winter but the effects are truly worth it. 

Miraculous medicinal mushrooms 

For thousands of years, Asian cultures have made use of the miraculous healing properties of certain mushrooms and thanks to modern clinical research we can confirm that which ancient Asian cultures know to be true. Medicinal mushrooms such as reishi, cordyceps (included also in about your Immunity) or chaga can play an important role in the support of the immune system, the fight against infections, detoxification of certain organs and even can boost cognitive ability. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that these medicinal mushrooms are an indispensable part of many dietary supplements and during these trying times of the holiday season we can place our trust in their incredible abilities. 

Meet the newest trend in fitness – micro-training 

Did regular training receive the designation: ‘mission impossible’ in your busy schedule? Maybe it’s time to give micro-training a try. The trick is in exchanging one regular training once a day with short exercises that you do throughout the day whenever you have time. For example, you can do a series of a couple of squats and pushups before your morning shower, running up the stairs to work, some quick exercises with weights that you have strategically placed next to your work table or even just a two-minute plank at any time during the day. You can select any combination of exercises that give you and your body a good feeling and simply add them to your daily schedule whenever you have time. You wont have to wait long to see results and as a sweet bonus you will experience an uninterrupted flow of endorphins. 

Rituals for tranquil and quality sleep 

Sleep is the alpha and omega of your health and productivity. A correct sleep ritual has a huge effect on how you feel in your day-to-day life. The good news is that with a little discipline and a few small changes, results will be quick to follow. To achieve quality sleep, it is important to set a fixed system of falling asleep and waking up, creating an oasis of quiet, darkness and a bit of cool air. It is recommended to abstain from ingesting caffeine at least 6 hours before falling asleep. An hour before sleep, try to put away all of your electronics and rather to calm down, read a book, play some music or meditate. Even better if you are able to add some movement or exercise to your day, perhaps in the form of the aforementioned micro-training, to be comfortably tired, relaxed and ready for a deep and restorative rest when falling asleep.