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 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 it’s 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
– Calm 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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