After all the exhaustion of the holidays and the
general blah feeling winter weather can have on us, I thought it was a good
time to discuss the big S word. STRESS! Stress has many negative effects on
your body and mind. It can cause you to over or under eat, struggle to get to
sleep and stay asleep as well as show up
on your face in the form of acne, fine lines and dull skin. Rather than being
caused by age, those lines and wrinkles that are starting to appear could be
caused by stress that needs to stop.
Instead of letting stress get you down, here are
some of the things you can do to reduce stress and keep your body and mind
young.
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Focus on Organization
As my husband likes to say, “Work smarter, not
harder.” When you’re juggling work, your family, your friends and other
commitments, being more organized can go a long way. Being organized on a
daily basis involves using diaries,
planners, reminders - whatever it takes for you to keep track of what needs to
be done and when. Spend time each morning reminding yourself of everything
you’ve got ahead of you, so that you can plan your day accordingly and involve
the stress of having to rush from one thing to another. Personally I use a
paper calendar and electronic reminders of commitments throughout the week.
Being organized can help you to use your time more efficiently so you don’t
feel so pressed for time and that means LESS STRESS!
Consider a Change of Career
A stressful career isn’t always worth the salary
or the hassle. Once you start a family, you might find that you’re simply not
interested in experiencing the high-level stress that you were used to before. Your
priorities have changed. Cutting back on your hours or looking for a new job
can help you regain the balance in your work life that will put an end to
unnecessary workplace stress. It’s possible to change careers at any time in
your life, so why not look at becoming a DNP family nurse
practitioner, teacher, therapist or another
career that has family-friendly aspects and will allow you to manage your life
with reduced stress. You might need to go back to education to make this
possible, but it will be worth it for the sake of your health and happiness.
Make Some Time for Yourself
All too often we end up putting ourselves last.
Why?! It shouldn’t be this way. We are bound to get worn down and stressed out
if we don’t make time for ourselves to relax. If you’re always darting from one
place to another, it’s soon going to take its toll. How often do you really get
some time to yourself to relax? Make time for ‘me
time’ and enjoy being yourself
instead of the work you or mom you 24/7. All of that tension will soon
disappear, which will be sure to show on your face.
Boost Your Skincare Routine
Despite your best efforts to reduce stress, you
might need a little help to combat those signs of aging that are already
starting to appear from temporary stress in your life. Think of your daily skincare routine as a treat, and invest in products that will reduce those fine
lines and help your skin to glow again. Cleanse, tone and moisturize twice a
day to see the benefits, and try some overnight treatments that work to repair
your skin while you sleep. I mentioned it in my last Life Lately post, but I’ve
been loving this overnight mask a couple of nights a week and my skin has, too!
A new skincare routine or product can work wonders and will keep your skin
looking fresh and luminous.
Tackling stress involves identifying the cause
and doing what you can to stop it. Whether you need to take more time for
yourself, change your career or make some lifestyle changes, it’s important
that you do it. As the saying goes, ‘don’t worry, be happy,’ and that will soon
reflect in your skin, and your outlook too.

Good post 😊
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