Feeling more stressed or anxious recently? Here is a quick morning ritual to help you feel calmer and more prepared to handle whatever comes your way.
1. Fill up on Gratitude
Take a pen and paper or use your phone's notepad to write down 3 things you are grateful for. These can be big things like your health, family and friendship, or smaller things like a short queue at the coffee shop or a sunny morning.
2. Focus on Breathing
Locate a cozy, calming spot to either sit or lie down. Shut your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Inhale slowly through your nose, counting to 4, and notice your stomach expanding. Hold your breath for a count of 4. Exhale gently through your mouth, counting to 4, as your stomach contracts. Practice this for 2 minutes, releasing any stray thoughts that emerge, and gently redirect your attention to the pattern of your breath.
3. A calmer start with Probiotics
Ditch the caffeine jitters and digestive discomforts for probiotics. Found in Raw Honey Probiotic Concentrate with Hydrolsed Marine Collagen, the Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum strains have been shown to influence anxiety and stress symptoms positively. It also features an expert blend of probiotics and collagen, beneficial for gut, skin hair and joint health plus inflammation.
