What's holding you back from enjoying life? It is no surprise that it's mostly our own thoughts that make us believe in our capabilities and what life looks like. While we cannot at certain times control what's going or get to alter the environment we are living in, the way we look at it shapes our reality. Who we are and what we do lies not in the opinions of others, but rather in our own patterns. What we feed our mind and soul, is what we eventually end up becoming. However, there are many things that come in between. Stress is just one of them.
Getting lost in the hustle-bustle of the modern world, we slowly begin to lose insight not just into life, but also into ourselves. Most of us give in so much to the fear of missing out, that we even end up compromising our sleep and inner peace for it. Technological devices have only worsened the matters, as it has become so easy to check on updates. With the flood of information available on the Internet, it's no wonder that our minds can get crazy. The clock keeps ticking and you keep moving to its beat, but are you actually living or is stress not even letting you breathe?
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed is quite normal, especially in these troubling times where the global pandemic of COVID-19 is ruling the world. Don't beat yourself up if you are feeling down. Let's start with the two biggest factors responsible for these low and stressful moments: diet and sleep. "You are what you eat", a famous saying that has been repeated so many times in commercials, cooking shows, self-help books, and the sort. Similarly, if you don't sleep well, you lose focus, and end feelings of depression are more likely to surface.
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Look below for some easy tips for a more fulfilling, stress-free life. Always remember that it's okay to crumble under the pressure, but don't let it shape who you are. Your body, mind, heart, and soul love you, love them back!
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