1. Practice Alternate Nostril Breathing For Relaxation and Serenity
If you already practice yoga, then you might be familiar with alternate nostril breathing.
Alternate nostril breathing is exactly what the name indicates: you breathe through one nostril at a time, switching sides.
Not only is it great for releasing stress and tension, but the fact that you switch sides helps you to balance both sides of your brain.
So simple, effective and calming!
2. Embrace Essential Oils for Stress Relief and Self-Care
When it comes to essential oils for stress you can choose from:
- Sweet basil
- Ylang ylang
- Bergamot
- Lemongrass
- Neroli
- Orange
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Frankincense
3. Unplug and Disconnect
Every time you get a text message, email, voicemail or social media alert, your phone buzzes.
Those are constant, micro interruptions throughout the day that wear you out.
Block out some time when your phone is on silent or airplane mode.
You will feel incredibly refreshed just by taking this small yet powerful step!
4. Indulge In Forest Bathing
The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (aka forest bathing) is based on the idea that the more time we spend in nature, the more calm and rejuvenated we feel.
And the best part is that you don’t need an actual forest in order to reap the benefits.
Simply walk around your neighborhood, in a local park or local trail to enjoy all the benefits.
And while you’re at it, why not walk around barefoot in nature for a little bit?
Some research shows that this walking barefoot in nature leads to (source):
- Less stress and inflammation.
- Stronger the immune system.
- Better mood.
- Improved sleep quality.
5. Carve Out Time For Gratitude and Daydreaming
The in-your-face nature of hormonal imbalance symptoms can sometimes make it difficult to enjoy life.
But the thing is, the worse you feel about your health, the more “down” you feel.
And the more down you feel, the more stressed out your cells become.
So, go ahead and give yourself a much deserved break.
Instead, look for small things that you can express gratitude and appreciation for.
Or daydream and start making plans for the future that you want (not someone else’s ideal).
Whether you’re expressing gratitude or daydreaming about the life you want, jot it all down in a journal.
6. Include Light Exercise Into Your Routine
Exercise is tremendously beneficial for relieving stress, providing mental clarity and creating a sense of calm.
But when you are dealing with hormonal imbalance, high-intensity exercise can actually increase stress and leave you feeling more tired.
So, focus instead on light activities like walking, yoga, dancing, tai chi and swimming.
Not only will these activities leave you feeling more energized, but they will get your lymphatic system moving.
The lymphatic system is your drainage system. It drains out all the junk that is disrupting healthy bodily function.
7. Drink a Hormone-Balancing Smoothie
Remember how I mentioned that the adrenals are your anti-stress/anti-inflammation center?
Well, in order to fight off stress, your adrenals need a lot of nutrients.
Smoothies are a really fun, quick and simple way to get more nutrients and feel revitalized!
8. Give Back
Have you noticed how at-one-with-humanity you feel when someone does something kind/caring for you (or vice versa)?
Well, that’s because in the process of doing for others, you also do for yourself.
So, if there’s a cause you are passionate about and you want to volunteer your time to help others, go for it.
Remember that balancing your hormones is not about doing any of the above items perfectly.
Pick one or two to start. Work on being as consistent as you can with the one or two that you choose.
With practice you will naturally develop habits to support your health!
Now, I’d love to hear your feedback on this important topic: what does your self-care routine look like? What impact has it made in your life?
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