Managing your mental health has become trendy, but how do you incorporate real self-care into your routine? Natural stress management and daily self-care are all about maintaining balance through healthy eating, consistent exercise, and stress management.

We have tools and tips to help you maintain a healthy balance, prevent excess stress, and reduce the negative impacts of living in a fast-paced world.

Eating Healthy for Natural Stress Management

A healthy, balanced diet is so incredibly important to maintaining equilibrium in your life. Whether you’re insanely busy or simply tired at the end of your day, there are ways that you can eat healthy without sacrificing too much time.

Cooking and freezing meals ahead of time can be like having TV dinners every night of the week. The difference is that these meals are cheaper, healthier, and tastier. For example, chicken breasts freeze well and can be kept in the freezer for several weeks, meaning that whether you’re craving a chicken sandwich or something more complex, you can skip the step of cooking the chicken.

One of our favorite tips is making a large batch of a healthy pasta sauce, freezing it in meal-sized portions, and defrosting it to eating when you want it. Not only do you have the benefit of not having to worry about what to eat, but you also are eating a meal rich in nutrients.

Exercise for Natural Stress Management

According to the CDC and the Mayo Clinic, the average adult should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. This breaks down to about twenty minutes a day. They say you can substitute vigorous aerobic activity at half the time, so one minute of vigorous exercise is equivalent to two minutes of moderate exercise.

One of the most underrated kinds of exercise is simply walking. Going for a long hike on your day off or walking the kids to the park in the afternoon can easily help you hit your exercise goals for the week. It also will provide you with an opportunity to get outside into the fresh air and sunlight, which is proven to improve your mental health.

Taking a fitness class is also an alternative. Something like yoga that focuses on mindfulness and fitness can allow you to manage your stress and engage your body in moderate activity.

Managing Stress

It doesn’t matter if the source of your stress is work, school, your kids, or your parents. Stress has a negative effect on every aspect of your life. Developing healthy coping mechanisms can enable you to manage all aspects of your life better and prevent the long-term negative health effects of too much stress.

Healthy coping mechanisms for stress look different for everyone but can all be rooted back to three simple concepts. First, distance yourself from the stressor, whether it’s physically or emotionally. Second, have an outlet to discuss or bleed off the negativity. Third, replace the negative with something positive.

Taking twenty minutes a day to journal about what’s stressing you out can allow you to turn off your electronics and focus solely on the journal, distancing you from the stressor. It provides an outlet for the negative thoughts and replaces the negative with something positive, working on your writing skills.

You don’t have to journal specifically, but as long as your coping mechanism includes those three elements, you’ll feel lighter than ever.

Maintain Balance with CBD

CBD’s main function in the body is to help the endocannabinoid system maintain homeostasis. CBD can help play a role in maintaining a physical and mental balance, allowing you to manage stress and feel better. Whether you’re looking to improve your eating habits, increase your aerobic activity, or manage your stress levels, adding CBD to your routine can help. You can incorporate CBD into your daily routine to enable your body to experience the full benefits of your self-care.

Why not try one of our CBD softgels with curcumin or our CBD Immune Support Capsules for those looking to eat healthier? The CBD Immune Support Capsules include Phytocannabinoid-Rich Hemp Oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Goldenseal Root, Echinacea, L-Glutamine, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin D3 and make an excellent addition to any routine.

If you’re looking to increase your movement, avoid the side effects of overworked muscles with one of our CBD topical products. Our 800mg Topical CBD Cream is one of our bestsellers!

Try Our CBD Salad Dressing

If you’re looking to eat healthily and incorporate CBD into your daily life, why not try our CBD Salad Dressing! In addition, we recommend using our Lemon Flavor Tincture for a little extra wow!

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp CBD oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped red pepper
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/8th tsp salt and pepper

It’s as easy to make as it is to eat! Simply whisk together the olive oil, CBD oil, apple cider vinegar, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then pour over your favorite salad!