Self-care allows a person to be the best they possibly can. This is especially important when it comes to stress-relief, as stress and anxiety can harm your body as well as your soul. Here are a few ways you can focus on self-care.

How Can You Naturally Reduce Stress & Anxiety in Your Life?

1. Keep a Journal

A journal offers a private repository for your thoughts. If you’re conflicted about a decision or have feelings you aren’t comfortable expressing out loud, journaling is an effective way to work through these issues by yourself. It also allows you to vent any frustrations you might have, which can relieve stress and anxiety.

2. Schedule a Massage

A healing massage offers numerous benefits; it can decrease pain, improve circulation, and create a calmer, more relaxed mood overall. Certain types of massage, such as reiki, are used to simultaneously ease the mind and body, which is a good way to unwind at the end of a long day or week.

3. Meditate

Meditation has been a proven relaxation technique since ancient times. If it’s your first foray into meditating, there are a few different techniques to be aware of. Increasing your awareness of what surrounds you is known as mindfulness meditation. There is also mantra meditation, which entails repeating a phrase or word that you find relaxing. Other techniques include yoga, tai chi, and visualization.  

4. Unplug From Technology

Most people are connected to their mobile devices 24/7. When using a digital device before bed, you could be interrupting your sleep schedule, which makes it harder to cope with stressors throughout the day. Starting about an hour before your bedtime, stop using your phone and laptop and start focusing on resting your mind and body; this can be done by reading a relaxing book or practicing one of the aforementioned meditation techniques.  

Zoe Zimmerman at Zoe’s Zen Time in Shawano, WI, helps her clients reduce stress and anxiety by implementing many effective self-care habits. She also offers massage therapy, including Swedish, deep tissue, and reiki. Her wellness coaching can help you reach goals in life, and she can educate you on essential oils and aromatherapy. Call (715) 304-6137 to schedule a massage therapy session, or learn more about your options by visiting her online.