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As the new year rolls around, many people are looking to get organized, get in shape, and reduce stress. Stress is just a part of life, it seems, and hard to escape completely. We have some great tips for how you can unwind and find some peace in life’s every day craziness.
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1. Exercise
It’s a classic for a reason! Exercise releases endorphins which make you feel good and help you feel more relaxed.
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2. Breathe
You can use the Breathe app on your Apple Watch or just periodically breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 7 and breathe out for 8. This well-known technique can really lower your heart rate and help you relax.
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3. Eat Real
Instead of reaching for sugar and caffeine, reach for some fruit or nuts (in moderation!). Better yet, dip a carrot or a cucumber in hummus.
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4. Laugh
Laughter really is the best medicine! Watch a funny movie or tv show. Google funniest animal videos. Or learn some silly jokes to laugh over with your kids.
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5. Take a 5-minute vacation
Pour a glass of Gooseneck Vineyards wine and just pause. Take a pause with your spouse and catch up before dinner, share a glass and a laugh with a friend, sip with a book you’ve been wanting to read, sip while soaking in a hot bubble bath….or just sit down, sip, and close your eyes. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed you feel after just a few minutes. Do this daily and discover a whole new everyday.