Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? We have 3 tips to keep yourself feeling balanced & centered!

It’s getting to that time of year - the end of year busyness. If you are feeling stressed just at the thought of it, here are a few quick reminders and supports to implement in your daily routines to keep you centered, present and balanced.

•    Meditate:

Take time out each day, twice a day, to meditate and rejuvenate yourself. It provides a chance for the nervous system to regulate itself and allows for moments of peace and calm in the chaos. This is one of the most important things you can do to stay centered, present and balanced.

•    Take a B complex:

B vitamins are water-soluble which need to be replaced daily. Our demands for B vitamins increase in times of stress and in turn they assist with stress management, sleep and energy production.

•    Take moments of mindfulness throughout the day:

When you’re feeling stressed throughout the day, take a few minutes to focus on your breath. The thing is, you can’t negotiate with your stress. When you are in a heightened stress response (fight-or-flight mode), the amygdala takes over. The amygdala is part of the old brain whose purpose is survival. This part of the brain doesn’t understand language - we can’t tell ourselves to relax. What we need to do is shift the physiology to create a peaceful present, and the breath is a powerful way to do that. The breath is the link between the mind and the body. When you feel the stress building try taking long, slow, deep breaths for 2-3 minutes. This calms the mind quite quickly and stops the stress response in its tracks. 

 Author: Tegan Wallis

Tegan is a Naturopath, Ayurveda Health Consultant and Yoga Teacher at Griffith Consulting's sister company, Veda Wellness.

Tegan is one of Griffith Consulting's key program facilitators and specialises in workplace health & wellness. 

For more information about Tegan or her services, please go to: www.vedawellness.com.au