The
holiday season is officially upon us and unfortunately with the
holidays can come added stress. More than 20
percent of Americans report “high levels of stress” during
the holiday season. It's no wonder we feel this way with family
members everywhere in your Boston
home, over-night guests, and an ever-growing to-do list to
manage. Keep your stress in check with some simple five minute
activities.
Brew
a cup of tea. A few sips of a calming blend of tea can be the
key to unwinding during the midst of craziness while preparing your 5
course Thanksgiving meal. Black tea or even green tea can help lower
cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and also can reduce heart rate
and overall stress.
Count
your breaths. The most effective stress reliever is a nice deep
cleansing breath. When the children are running all over your Boston
home and you are juggling 5 courses with your one oven its
time to take some deep cleansing breaths to help recenter.
Find
your center. Take your cleansing breaths a step further with
some zen time. A few minutes of mindful meditation will help reduce
cortisol levels and give you a new perspective during a stressful
situation. Need help with your meditation? Step off to a quiet space
and use a guided meditation app – Headspace
comes highly recommended.
Step
outside. If all else fails step out into the brisk Boston
air to grab a bit of sunshine or to take a breather. You'll feel
much better when you return to the hectic holiday schedule.
I
hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and families
and that it is relatively stress-free thanks to these tips. Most of
all I am thankful for my clients and future clients - please know, a
Boston
Real Estate agent is only a click away if you have any Boston,
MA real estate needs. I look forward to hearing from you
soon!
Lucas
Garofalo
Keller
Williams Realty
(617)
861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com
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