Everyday life can be fast-paced and stressful. Chronic stress can negatively impact your mental, physical and emotional health long-term. Chronic stress has been linked to anxiety disorders, heart disease, and even depression. If you are feeling stressed, these simple tricks can help!

1.) Exercise 

Feeling stressed? Simply exercising just two days a week can lead to improved levels of stress tolerance. Moving your body can help boost your mood, and even help you sleep better at night. 

2.) Practice Self-Care

Setting aside time to take care of yourself is important, especially if you are feeling stressed. Treat yourself to a spa night- with a good book, a bubble bath, light some candles and just relax. Put on a face mask, and spend some time taking some deep breaths. Take care of your teeth by whitening them every month with CustMbite's Sensitive Teeth Whitening Kit. This is a great self-care habit that will also leave you feeling more confident. Setting aside some time for taking care of yourself one evening can help you get re-centered.

3.) Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness helps you connect to the present moment. Mindfulness in the form of meditation can help you stress less and focus better in everyday life. There are countless free meditations offered online to help you connect to your breath and practice mindfulness. 

4.) Spend Time in Nature

Get fresh air, sunshine, and viewing the natural landscape can instantly lower stress levels. The act of "forest bathing" is good for your body, mind and spirit. Getting outside for a hike can help you to replenish your self-esteem, decrease feelings of sadness and even elevate your mood.

5.) Laugh

Smiling and laughing is proven to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the body. Watch a funny video, laugh with friends, and recharge. Laughing actually helps to release your stress response, which helps to decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. 

6.) Practice Gratitude

Pull out your journal, or bring up the notes app on your phone, and write down 10 things you are grateful for. This can relieve stress by providing some great perspective on life. When you start to feel overwhelmed, practicing gratitude can help you release tension and ground you.