That’s the formula for a healthy and happy life, right? Now, some of you are probably thinking, “Easier said than done” or “I don’t think the math works on that.” Well, I’m here to tell you different!
For the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing with you tips and insights on how to bolster your immune system in these trying times. We’ve touched on Magnesium and its importance, and also a delved into sleep and the impact it has on our bodies. This week we’re going to look at how to reduce stress in our lives and how positive routines and habits can help.
At any given point in a day, we can be thinking of a myriad of different things that either need to be taken care of or worry about. What we may not realize is what worrying about things actually does to our body. Stress can be viewed in two ways, eustress and distress. Eustress is a positive form of stress that normally has the following characteristics:
In contrast, distress has the following characteristics:
I’ll give you a hint to what worrying about everything is considered…(DISTRESS!!!) Fear not, for there are ways to combat this foul form of stress!
Routines created around positive habits can help combat this negative effect on our bodies. Now, these don’t need to be complex or difficult to be effective. They can be as simple as the following:
These types of routines and habits can cause eustress in our life, which in turn will bolster our immune system. By doing so we increase the body's resistance to colds and other infections, promote better sleep, improve digestion, and help us just enjoy our lives that much more.
So, in the words of Bob Marley, “Don’t worry, be happy.” And enjoy those new routines!
