- Jasmine Kimberly
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min read
Get Moving - Keeping yourself active and in movement is the best way to increase endorphins. According to Harvard (and Elle Woods), endorphins make you happy and generate an overall positive state of being.
Spend Time in Nature - This has been proven to reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone) and increase dopamine (promotes happiness). According to the American Psychological Association, spending time in nature is linked to improvements in mental health, mood, and emotional well-being
Hug - As simple as it may sound, hugs and positive physical contact, in general, are relaxing. They also increase your happy hormone production.
Take A Hot Bath - Cortisol, the stress hormone mentioned above is lowered in a hot steamy bath. Cortisol is the stress hormone at the root of weight gain. Grab a bath bomb and hop in for a quality relaxation session.
Sleep and Prioritize Rest - Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest. When you're sleep-deprived, your body will crave a quick fix which usually consists of sugary snacks and caffeine.
Make Time for Fun - You deserve to have a laugh and participate in your hobbies/interests. Scheduling fun time will exercise your creativity and keep you from boredom eating.
Drink a Glass of Red Wine - This is one of my personal favorites. In moderation, red wine supports weight loss and reduces stress. Pour up, responsibly.
A Healthy Purge - Getting rid of items that no longer serve you, people that don't lift you up, and bad habits that bring you down. A purge like this will leave you feeling free, loved, and supported.
Eat Whole Foods - It doesn't hurt to indulge every once in a while, but eating primarily whole foods will benefit your mental and physical health. The ingredients in processed foods cause inflammation in the body which may contribute to mood disorders.
Just Breath - Breathing exercises have countless benefits. Just a few minutes a day can help manage stress levels, improve immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow. There are an array of apps to help you get started or you can simply sit and smell the roses and blow out the candles (in through the nose, out through the mouth).
