Stop Stewing

"Controlling your food intake is just one of the many means to calm your nerves. Here are six simple ways to keep the jitters at bay:

1. Create Order: Keep your home - and your mind - as uncluttered as possible.
2. Just Say NO: Politely but firmly decline requests for your time or effort that aren't in alignment with your priorities.
3. Work it Out: Regular exercise offers a host of health benefits, one of which is to help pump up the production of endorphins, your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters.
4. Draw Social Security: Maintain the healthy relationships in your life to help you navigate the tough times and fully enjoy the good.
5. Split Your Sides: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones (such as cortisol and epinephrine) and humor in general can make stressful situations less threatening and more positive.
6. Think Positive: Remember, your thoughts become your actions, so choose a positive thought pattern."

Note: Today's information was taken from the September/October 2009 issue of Clean Eating, Stop Stewing, page 79.