| Rushing! Heart is racing! Frantic - frustration at traffic | | | | Slow Down |
| jams. Now we know it's holiday time! Time to put | | | | 3) Are you hurried, always rushing? Walk slower, even |
| natural stress remedies into action even in midst of | | | | if you're in a rush. When you hurry, there's more |
| stress - over commitment, money, time and family | | | | chances of slips, falls, accidents - which will really put a |
| pressures. Not only are there simple ways to stop the | | | | dent into your holiday fun. Make a decision that you will |
| pounding heart but also you can cope in a healthier | | | | not act frazzled, look frazzled or talk in a frazzled |
| fashion by putting into practice methods for ultimate | | | | manner. |
| anxiety relief. | | | | Healthy Food Tips |
| Simple Deep Breathing Technique | | | | 4) Healthy food tips can be applied even when holiday |
| Right now try this simple deep breathing technique that | | | | shopping. Bring a water bottle with you to keep |
| will serve as an anti anxiety natural remedy. Take a | | | | hydrated. Keep healthy snacks in your bag, in your car |
| deep breath in through your nose. Hold for a few | | | | - almonds and an apple, cashews and some dried |
| seconds, then breathe out slowly through your mouth. | | | | cranberries, a healthful power bar. Don't skip meals or |
| Repeat a few more times. If you deep breathe a few | | | | overindulge in junk food. |
| times a day, this small act can actually bring down | | | | Stress Relief Shopping Tips |
| blood pressure and calm anxious feelings. | | | | 5) Don't overdress in shopping malls; getting |
| Time Management Technique | | | | overheated will make you feel exhausted. Make sure |
| 2) Another good stress management (and time | | | | you're wearing comfortable shoes or boots. Aching |
| management) exercise is to get hold of your day - | | | | feet is counter productive to body mind healing and will |
| become more organized. Make a list the night before | | | | only exasperate stress levels. Try not to do all your |
| of all the things you need to do the next day. Decide | | | | shopping in one evening - spread out shopping over a |
| when you can do those chores and mark it in your | | | | few visits. |
| calendar. Don't drive from one end of the city to the | | | | Best wishes for all your holiday celebrations. Build |
| other the same afternoon or evening. Try to schedule | | | | relationships by spending time with those whom you |
| stops around the same areas if possible. | | | | love and make you feel happy. |