Right in the middle of winter it can be easy to find yourself feeling sad, down, and stressed out! The days are short, the roads are icy, and you still have so much to do! Often, the massage clients who visit Essential Massage therapy in Sparta comment that their stress melts away with the soothing touch of massage. But what about the rest of the week? If you love natural wellness and stress-reduction tips, this post is for you! Here are our top three ways to boost mood and beat stress—without any pills.
Touch. The human body has millions of sensors, neurotransmitters, and response centers that are activated by touch. It is the first sense we can access and the last that we will have if we live to be very old. In between, it serves an important role in feeling connected and loved—when babies and young children are deprived of human contact, they don’t grow. Touch can come in so many forms, from warm hugs, to intimate moments with your partner, to massage. In between sessions with your favorite massage professional in New Jersey, DIY massage with family or friends can boost connection, improve mood, and reduce stress.
Play. Yes, you read that right. Play. You don’t need a pet to play with (although they are loads of fun) and you don’t need a child to play with (although they can teach you a thing or two you have forgotten). You, a fully-formed, highly-functioning adult, can and should play! Play gives your brain a break from what you “have” to do and opens doors to creativity, expression, and joy. Need some ideas? Coloring, puzzles, ball games, cards, video games (go easy on these!), building a snowman, trying out new recipes if you like to cook—whatever you find yourself doing and getting “lost” in.
Scent. Second only to the sense of touch, the human sense of scent is a powerhouse! Major retail stores spray perfume to get you to buy more, movie theaters blow the popcorn scent around to make mouths water, and nothing ever smells quite like your childhood home. Scent affects our memories, mood, and stress levels, and with aromatherapy, you can take control of these! Work with your licensed retailer for the best scents to promote relaxation, calm, productivity, or energy, and incorporate into your daily life for the best results.
Ready to feel better? Try these tips and see if it improves your mood or helps that stress melt away. Essential Massage Therapy is a Young Living Essential Oils independent distributor #10256875.