Mindfulness is a snazzy term that people like to throw around these days. One description for mindfulness is; “A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, it is also used as a therapeutic technique”. [...]
There are different types and levels of stress, so let’s look at these and the essential oils that can be of help; [...]
The body has a natural response to stress, and according to Canadian MD Peter Hanson this is the path the body follows; 1. Release of cortisone from the adrenal glands. [...]
In the everyday world, stress can be a motivating factor. It gets us out of bed in the morning, and enables us to do what we know we have to do. It is positive stress that gives us that 'high' feeling when we're working our butts off and doing a great job. [...]
Some people get too uptight about being stressed, especially therapists and psychologists. But deciding to stay stressed can have its rewards. Here are some of those rewards. [...]