Stressed out? Who hasn’t been at some point in their life? Sometimes it’s daily stresses… traffic, rude people, looming deadlines… sometimes things can get a little heavier. No matter the reason, it can be beneficial to have an arsenal on hand when those times arise.
The items below have worked wonders for me personally. They don't make me feel wonky… they just calm… and help me feel more capable of handling whatever is happening.
Tension Tamer Tea by Celestial Seasonings
My “get me through it” favorite. This yummy tea is a combination of eleuthero, peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, chamomile, lemongrass, licorice, catnip, tilia flowers, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors, hops and Vitamins B6 and B12.
Usually can be found anywhere Celestial Seasonings tea is sold. (I buy it by the 6 box case on amazon.)
Bach Rescue Remedy
My other go-to stress reliever. Comes in drops, spray (also available in non-alcoholic versions for pets and children) and pastilles. I have used the spray, the drops and the pastilles. These days I prefer the pastilles… they are like a hard gummy you suck on.
For more information: http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-information/.
Can be found at Whole Foods and many natural product retailers. Also online in multiple places including amazon and vitacost.
Origins Peace of Mind® ON-THE-SPOT-RELIEF
I rub on my temples, neck, shoulders and breath deep. Tingly and refreshing! Also invaluable for road trips, or when the stress is accompanied by a headache or stiff neck. LOVE this stuff.
Can be found at the Origins counter or online origins.com, amazon, beauty.com
Peppermint Foot Spray
Any brand you can find. I prefer Upper Canada All About Feet Peppermint Foot Spray, but the Body Shop has one that works, too. I cannot tell you how wonderful this feels at the end of a long day. Ooh-la-la!
Upper Canada products can be found on Amazon or at uppercanadasoap.com.
Body Shop Peppermint Foot Spray can be found online thebodyshop.com or amazon.
Long Day Fighting Bruise and Muscle Rub
I carry most of my stress in my neck and shoulders. And all the time on the computer, the phone, the job or those hobbies that have me hunched in bad positions (surely that isn’t just me?)... This stuff is awesome to massage your neck and shoulders and loosen away that tension.
(She also has a fabulous product for your joints called Ma Cobb’s Joint Salve.)
http://thevagabondtabby.com/long-day-fighting-bruise-and-muscle-rub/
She can also be found on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/126029162/long-day-fighting-bruise-muscle-rub-big.
Historical Remedies Stress Mints
I haven’t used these in awhile, but I used to go through them by the box!
I’ve seen these at Whole Foods and you can find them online (amazon, vitacost, drugstore.com)
And for those moments when you have nothing handy, a few deep breaths will do wonder to help clear… and calm… your mind.
The items below have worked wonders for me personally. They don't make me feel wonky… they just calm… and help me feel more capable of handling whatever is happening.
Tension Tamer Tea by Celestial Seasonings
My “get me through it” favorite. This yummy tea is a combination of eleuthero, peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, chamomile, lemongrass, licorice, catnip, tilia flowers, natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors, hops and Vitamins B6 and B12.
Usually can be found anywhere Celestial Seasonings tea is sold. (I buy it by the 6 box case on amazon.)
Bach Rescue Remedy
My other go-to stress reliever. Comes in drops, spray (also available in non-alcoholic versions for pets and children) and pastilles. I have used the spray, the drops and the pastilles. These days I prefer the pastilles… they are like a hard gummy you suck on.
For more information: http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-information/.
Can be found at Whole Foods and many natural product retailers. Also online in multiple places including amazon and vitacost.
Origins Peace of Mind® ON-THE-SPOT-RELIEF
I rub on my temples, neck, shoulders and breath deep. Tingly and refreshing! Also invaluable for road trips, or when the stress is accompanied by a headache or stiff neck. LOVE this stuff.
Can be found at the Origins counter or online origins.com, amazon, beauty.com
Peppermint Foot Spray
Any brand you can find. I prefer Upper Canada All About Feet Peppermint Foot Spray, but the Body Shop has one that works, too. I cannot tell you how wonderful this feels at the end of a long day. Ooh-la-la!
Upper Canada products can be found on Amazon or at uppercanadasoap.com.
Body Shop Peppermint Foot Spray can be found online thebodyshop.com or amazon.
Long Day Fighting Bruise and Muscle Rub
I carry most of my stress in my neck and shoulders. And all the time on the computer, the phone, the job or those hobbies that have me hunched in bad positions (surely that isn’t just me?)... This stuff is awesome to massage your neck and shoulders and loosen away that tension.
(She also has a fabulous product for your joints called Ma Cobb’s Joint Salve.)
http://thevagabondtabby.com/long-day-fighting-bruise-and-muscle-rub/
She can also be found on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/126029162/long-day-fighting-bruise-muscle-rub-big.
Historical Remedies Stress Mints
I haven’t used these in awhile, but I used to go through them by the box!
I’ve seen these at Whole Foods and you can find them online (amazon, vitacost, drugstore.com)
And for those moments when you have nothing handy, a few deep breaths will do wonder to help clear… and calm… your mind.
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