My life was flipped upside down recently with the passing of my dad and I have been desperately searching for anything and everything to help with the stress and anxiety that has accompanied grief. Whether it’s a common occurrence or not for you, we all find ourselves stressed at some point or another. I’ve searched and searched over the last few years and these are the products I’ve incorporated into my routine to help me calm down & just be.
Hatch • Restore 2 ::: One of the best ways to remain stress-free is to get a restful night’s sleep. The Restore 2 offers sleep sounds inspired by nature and backed by science along with a selection of peaceful guided meditations. It features a sunrise alarm that helps support your natural circadian rhythm and a bedside light to cue your body for bedtime. It will help you start your day off on a positive note and end your day the most relaxing way. This is the best way to elevate your bedtime routine and it looks so sleek and pretty while doing so. And to top it all off, they have an app that allows you to customize your preferred sounds & lighting for the most relaxing sleeping experience. ::: www.hatch.co
Intelligent Change • The Five Minute Journal ::: Five minutes of daily journaling to help cultivate gratitude and mindfulness. This contains daily journal prompts, affirmations, inspiring quotes, weekly challenges and end of the day reflection to help you grow and improve. It’s a great way to acknowledge and reflect on all of the positive aspects of life. ::: www.intelligentchange.com
Solu • N.O.W. Tone Therapy System ::: The effect of a 30 minute meditation in just 3 minutes. N.o.w. stands for new origin waveforms which are sequences of peaceful tones based on the ancient Pythagorean tuning system used for sound healing. Essentially it’s the gift of relaxation packed into two hand-sized speakers. Just 3 minutes of uninterrupted peace to help you re-focus, re-energize and calm down. :: www.nowbysolu.com
Therasage • Healing Pad ::: FIR heating pads truly are the greatest invention ever. This features natural jade stones to generate negative ions and grounding therapy, is amazing at relieving pain, increasing circulation, relaxing muscles, improving sleep and relieving stress. I have been using this constantly as part of my “wellness routine” and love the portable size and that it’s flexible enough to wrap around different areas of my body. I’ve used these types of heating mats for years and find them to be the best way to force myself to lay down, rest and just be. I prefer to use this at the end of the night because the high heat makes me really tired and helps me fall asleep faster. :: www.therasage.com
Vitruvi • Stone Diffuser ::: I couldn’t write about stress relief without mentioning an essential oil diffuser. Generally speaking, essential oils can have profound effects on the mind, body, & spirit. Scent is the only one of the 5 senses that stimulates the emotional part of the brain. This diffuser uses ultrasonic technology with 4 and 8 hour settings to help set the mood for the entire day. This is definitely one of the prettiest most aesthetically pleasing diffusers you can find and their selection of 100% pure essential oils are free from synthetic fragrance and super high quality. ::: www.Vitruvi.com
Bursera • Palo Santo Incense Sticks ::: Something new to me, that I wish I found way sooner – Palo Santo. With origins in spiritual ceremonies and cleansing practices, the calming, woodsy scent will help cleanse your space of negativity and restore positive energy. I store my Palo Santo sticks in their Vulcan Ceramic Bowl, it’s decorative and functional and I love the overall vibe this + Palo Santo give my space. ::: www.Bursera.com
Lavender Life Company • Lavender Comfort Neck Wrap ::: This is the perfect addition to your spa day at home setup. Filled with 3-4 pounds of non-GMO grains and organic lavender, this can be heated in the microwave to help alleviate aches and pains and of course, help you relax and calm down! The scent is heavenly and this is a no fail way to help you unwind and relax after a long day. ::: www.lavender-life.com
Ozia Originals • Kava Kava Candy ::: If you get stressed/anxious at work, these are a must. I found these years ago and love that they’ve expanded their line to include new flavors. They are herbal infused candy made with premium kava extract powder and offer instant stress relief. I keep a pack in my nightstand, purse and at my desk and take one anytime I start to feel stress creeping up. They don’t impact your thinking, don’t cause drowsiness, nothing of that sort, just help take the edge off a bit and are convenient enough to take along anywhere. :: www.oziaoroginals.com
Nodpod • Weighted BODY Blanket & Sleep Mask ::: All of the benefits of a full sized weighted blanket in a convenient, portable size without the added heat. It contains a jersey cotton cool side and a micro-fleece warm side. The size is perfect and will help you fall asleep faster and for longer. The eye mask offers a strap-free design that distributes pressure across key pressure points to help soothe headaches and calm overactive minds. You won’t regret adding these to your evening routine. ::: www.Nodpod.com
Disclaimer ::: As always, my reviews are not paid and are based on my own opinion, personal use and results.
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