
So here are a few tips on how to keep your cool as the political shit storms rage:
- Turn off the TV/Facebook/Internet News Sources – The world is going to continue spinning no matter who wins
- Hug your significant other, kids, and/or dogs – Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that helps reduce stress and anxiety
- Get outside – Take advantage of our artificially shortened day (aka, time change) and get outside in nature. Studies show that spending time outside during the winter months has vast positive effects on mood
- Move your body – Just taking a walk and getting the blood moving can help reduce the levels of cortisol in the bloodstream helping to calm the raging beast
- Engage in flow – Flow is a state where your mind is engaged, but relaxed. It can be as simple as throwing the ball with your dog, knitting, or dancing. Anything that engages, but also relaxes.