Blame it on the entire past year or simply the holidays, but chances are you’re feeling more stressed than usual right now.
A lot of us are too busy, says healthcare expert Dr. Ann Kulze. “Then you add to that additional responsibilities and obligations, more social activities, entertainers, family,” she said. “That means oh, I have to clean up the yard and the house. And I have more cooking. And if it’s Christmas, I have to think about what I’m going to give people, What gifts will I receive?.”
Luckily, there are a few ways to reduce this stress, and we spoke to health and organization experts about ways to keep things together even when you want to run away from home. all.
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If all that tension is building up in your upper back, neck, and shoulders (as often happens), this hot back massager is easy to use and great for getting rid of those knots.
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“I call them the superstar food for fighting stress,” says Kulze of the stress-relieving teas. “Sipping freshly brewed tea from camellia tea leaves. It’s green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea.” You’ll need something to brew all the tea you’re about to drink, and this well-regarded kettle is sleek and delivers hot water quickly.
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“I am a big fan of licorice tea. It has been shown to reduce anxiety and help with digestion (a common side effect of stress),” says Karim.
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To make sure your tea stays delicious as you sip, we can’t say enough good things about the Ember mug, which keeps your hot beverage hot for hours on end. It also comes in a bright red color suitable for the holidays.
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Carry your light drink in this cute travel mug, available in basically every color. Just sip as the traffic and world go by.
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“Lavender-scented products have been recommended for relaxation and stress relief for as long as I can remember,” says Kraut. This set will help you get into a relaxing routine that will help put you to sleep peacefully with the power of aromatherapy.
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“Honestly, often during the holiday period, people entertain more and party more, and their sleep is disturbed,” says Kulze. “And that will decrease your stress resilience exponentially and increase your propensity to feel stressed when you shouldn’t, if you’re sleep-deprived.” Another lavender option for stress relief, this gift set is perfect to take home for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member who is under stress. Premium soaps, oils and natural hand creams — all made in the USA.
