3 Common Causes Of Stress That Are Depleting Your Energy

Here are two simple tips to help you sleep better tonight:

• Turn off all screens at least one hour before hitting the hay to send the signal to your brain that it’s bedtime and ease your mind into sleepy relaxation.
• Be intentional with your soothing bedtime rituals. Instead of mindlessly passing the time in the hours before you turn in, focus on an activity that feels soothing and nurturing like a foot massage or a few gentle yoga poses.

Making smart food choices in itself is inherently stressful for many people.

Take comfort in a couple of easily doable steps toward shifting your dietary habits:

• Be mindful of your intake of highly processed foods, and enjoy the benefits of simply adding a few stress-relieving, energizing foods and beverages to your daily repertoire.
• Water, green tea, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, brown rice, avocados, oatmeal, bananas, salmon, lean beef are all great choices to get you started.

We live in an internet-centric world that has only been compounded by the circumstances of the pandemic. Working from home has blurred the lines between personal and professional boundaries, and many are suffering the consequences.

• Create boundaries around your “check-in” time for reading and responding to emails or social media.
• Disable notifications on your devices to eliminate distractions.
• Minimize news exposure.
• Stay focused on your top priorities and make sure your actions are aligned.