WAYS TO RELAX

•A Hot Bath

Nothing relieves stress at the end of a long day like a nice long soak in a hot bath. Add in a touch of lavender and lemon, a glass of your favorite wine and a few candles. Feeling achy? Throw in some Epsom salt as well.

••Meditation

It has been shown that mindfulness meditation not only has positive effects on a woman’s attitude toward life in general but also on her physical health. Take time to tune in and calm down. Ommm…

•••A Brisk Walk

Exercise releases endorphins that can help relieve pain and promote a feeling of well-being. Let a brisk walk in the fresh air become a key part of your workout routine. Even a quick walk around the block after dinner will do!

••••Music

Find a comfy chaise or maybe a low-slung hammock, put on the headphones and turn on your favorite music. Music has been found to elevate mood and enhance feelings of well-being. And who elevates mood better than Tim McGraw, Justin Timberlake, Adam Levine, Enrique Iglesias… and the list goes on and on.

•••••Friends

Women are social creatures. Make it a habit to get together with friends on a regular basis. Research shows that a good social network can be as important to emotional health as a good diet is to physical health. Got friends?