LIFESTYLE AUTHOR
Mia Barnes
12 PRODUCTS TO CALM YOUR NERVES FROM 2020 n Rest and recoup while riding out the rest of this year with these calming finds.
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et’s cut to the chase — 2020 is officially the year of tattered nerves. With ongoing economic and health uncertainties, who can blame you for feeling on edge? You shouldn’t dismiss your feelings with a casual, “Well, everyone is stressed out these days.” Your body and mind share an intricate link. Over time, a temporary case of the nerves can develop into a fullblown mental health crisis. Prolonged nervousness causes your cortisol levels to rise, which can lead to trouble. If you need fast relief, unhealthy coping mechanisms can only make things worse. Instead, indulge yourself in one of these 12 products to calm your nerves until January 1, 2021, brings a fresh start.
DECEMBER 2020
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A Guided Meditation Playlist
Meditation helps quiet racing thoughts by getting you out of the future and into the present, where whatever you fear most probably isn’t happening. However, sometimes, when you’re stuck in panic mode, trying to sit quietly only furthers your restless feelings. Let an angelic voice guide you through your meditation with a CD or downloaded playlist that works — even if your internet crashes.
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