3. Meditate to clear your mind before cortisol test.
According to the National Science Foundation, we have between 12,000 – 50,000 thoughts per day. That’s a lot of thoughts!
With so much thinking and continuous thought processing, it’s no wonder that our stress levels can easily get out of whack. That’s why it’s important to take a breather!
Sit with your eyes closed in a silent environment so you can clear your mind. Do this for 15 minutes a day.
READ: How, Why & When To Meditate
Mediation is helpful because our bodies have an amazing ability to create self-repair.
According to the book, Mind Over Medicine; Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, our bodies can help fight cancer, prevent infection, repair wounds, and also protect us from infectious agents.
But, when we stress out, the opposite occurs. The body’s ability to heal itself becomes deactivated when your body is full of stress hormones such as cortisol. 15 minutes of daily downtime will help alleviate, reduce your stress levels and regulate cortisol production in your body.
4. Spend some time cuddling with animals.
Ever wonder why seeing and playing with animals provides you with a warm and fuzzy feeling?
Well, there is a scientific reason this happens. When you snuggle with animals, it fills you with oxytocin, endorphins and other healing hormones that support your body’s ability to initiate self-healing.
This is why pet therapy is mentally and physically effective. If you don’t have a pet, a trip to the pet store or local zoo can help elicit these same emotions.