…But you can control your next step.
Becoming more stress resilient starts with knowing where to focus your energy:
On the things you can control.
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You Can't Control Everything...
Stress often comes from trying to control the uncontrollable.
So, next time stress creeps in, try this:
1️⃣ Notice you feel stressed.
Just pause and recognize what’s going on.
2️⃣ Ask: Is this inside or outside my control?
If it’s outside your control, try to let it go, but still move on to step 3.
3️⃣ Make a plan.
Choose a few things you CAN do (even if the actual stressor is outside your control).
✔ Can you go for a walk?
✔ Can you listen to music?
✔ Can you make a phone call?
✔ Can you research a solution?
Training your brain to respond to stress in a healthier way takes some practice, but it’s worth it.
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Wired but Tired?
Ever get to the end of the day and just crash?
Or maybe you feel “wired but tired”—as if your nervous system is ramped up and yet you have nothing left to give.
The problem *might* be that you aren’t giving your nervous system any chance to rest and reset throughout the day.
I get it!
Society expects us to be going non-stop.
It’s just that our bodies (and especially our nervous systems) were not built for that.
One of the best ways to support nervous system regulation is to build in periods of intentional rest to your day.
This can look different for different people.
You might:
✨ get up from your desk every hour to stretch
✨ set reminders to close your eyes for two minutes and breathe
✨ allow 5 extra minutes on your lunch break to sit in your car and listen to music
The point is to schedule rest breaks into your day.
These breaks act like a reset button for your nervous system so that you won’t feel so fried at the end of the day.
Have you tried this? What’s your experience?
Overnight Remedy for Congestion 🧦
🧦Ever heard of wet sock therapy?
This is an old-school, naturopathic remedy for stimulating circulation, easing congestion, and even improving sleep.
Here’s how it works and how to do it at home:
1️⃣ Gather the Goods: You’ll need one pair of thin cotton socks, one pair of thick wool socks, a towel, and a bowl of ice water.
2️⃣ Chill Cotton Socks: Soak the cotton socks in ice water.
3️⃣ Warm Your Feet: Soak your feet in a tub of the hottest water you can handle for 5-10 minutes.
4️⃣ Wring the Socks: Squeeze all the water out of the cotton socks until they are just damp. Wringing them out completely is a critical step!
5️⃣ Layer & Sleep: Dry your feet, put on the damp cotton socks, and layer the dry wool socks on top. Then, crawl into bed and let the socks work their magic💫
Wondering how this works?
As your body warms the cold socks, it stimulates circulation, which can relieve congestion and support your immune system. You’ll wake up with dry socks and—hopefully—a refreshed immune response.
Have you tried wet sock therapy?
Let me know your experience in the comments ⬇️
Disclaimer: While this is safe for most people, please check with a medical professional to be sure—especially if you have poor circulation or nerve damage.
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Inside-Out Skin Tips
The main driver of unhealthy skin is 💥inflammation💥 which means a sustainable solution has to address this root cause.
We do that from the inside out, with things like:
✔️ Omega-3 Fats (essential fatty acids in fish, nuts, & seeds)
✔️ Sleep (disrupted sleep increases markers of inflammation)
✔️ Movement (exercise improves metabolic health to reduce inflammation)
✔️ Water (skin is approximately 64% water)
✔️ Colorful foods (antioxidants help to combat inflammation)
✔️ Probiotics (supporting the microbiome and gut-skin axis)
These are just a few examples of how we help our clients combat breakouts, redness, rashes, and irritated skin. The best solution for your skin will be unique to you, and we would love to help.
Ready to get to the root cause of your unhealthy skin?
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