Tag: stress relief
Feeling stressed? Take a bath.
Need to center yourself before a stressful workday or release tension after an intense workout? Try dimming the lights, lighting a candle, and hopping into the tub for a long, hot soak.
How to find calm in a year of chaos
We like to consider this package akin to a free counseling session, and although these articles are not a substitute for one-on-one therapy, we hope it’s a start.
Pandemic, politics, and anxiety: You asked questions, Atlanta mental health professionals answered
I feel disconnected from my friends. My partner drives me insane. There's just too much right now. Is this irrational? We asked readers to submit their questions for therapists. Here are their takes.
How to reset your stress: 6 strategies from Atlanta experts
When your cortisol rises, here are six self-soothing strategies from the experts to punch it back down in just a few minutes.
Five spots to find solace in the great outdoors near metro Atlanta
From a quiet monastery in Conyers to a serene bike trail in Dallas, Georgia.
How a rush of cold temps cools my nerves
When I begin to feel particularly blue, I’ll make a beeline for the freezer and pull out an ice pack, hold it in my hand, and I will notice its calming effect. It’s almost as though my brain can’t process both the feeling of cold and the feeling of depression at the same time.
Journaling as a self-care practice
Writing coach Simone Adams explains how journaling can help you organize tasks and challenges that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Antidote to modern stress: Spa at Mandarin Oriental
The new O2 Awakening Facial is a breath of fresh air. Aestheticians use products with concentrated oxygen molecules to decongest and detoxify skin, as well as a pleasantly tingling glycolic acid treatment that exfoliates and evens out skin tone on the face and neckline.