I grew up in times where there was no social media, and for the longest time I didn’t feel the need to be on social media…….but then I started my blog, and I knew that it was necessary to be active on social media. Although it can be very entertaining, and you are always up…
Are Stress and Digestion related?
We have all have that feeling of knot in our stomach when we are stressed out, or feeling anxious. But is there more to it than just a knot feeling? Can stress and stressful lifestyle affect out digestion? Keeping in mind that there is a very close relationship between the gut and the brain, stress…
The negative impact stress has on our health
We are living in an environment where we are constantly stressed out and under pressure….from the moment we get up in the morning until we go to sleep in the evening. As you might be aware not all stress is bad for us – as long as the stress we are experiencing is in our…
Are parents adding more stress to their kids’ life?
In the urge to help and guide our kids in “the right” direction, we, the parents tend to focus on the wrong things. What do I mean by “focus on the wrong things”? Very often we are so focused on the grades, how good our kids are in sports, how many and what kind of…
How can we teach our kids to deal with stress
As we know from last week’s blog, continues and toxic stress can have really negative effect on children’s brain and overall development. So I think that as parents it is our responsibility to teach our children not only how to deal with stress, but what is mindful lifestyle all about. But before we get into…
Does stress affect children’s development?
We are living in an environment where we are constantly stressed out and under pressure….from the moment we get up in the morning until we go to sleep in the evening. As you might be aware not all stress is bad for us – as long as the stress we are experiencing is in our…
Stress Free Holidays….
Last week it was all about how to stay stress free prior to the Christmas holidays…..but what about during the actual holidays, especially if you are hosting a dinner or cocktail party? Here are my top seven tricks for being a stress free and relaxed host, that simply enjoys the occasion and the guests: decide…
Staying stress free prior to the Holidays
This month on Slow·o·lution it is all about Christmas and how to keep our healthy habits during this wonderful time of the year. Very often when I talk to people during this time of the year, they are so stressed out and always in a hurry. For me personally this is the best time of…
Skydiving as Stress Reliever
Be one with the element air. Feel yourself and completely switch off. Already during the preparations for a jump, I am completely focused on myself and the moment: how do I feel? Can I let go of everyday life? Is the body and the head ready? How is the weather, the wind? Do I have…
Music as stress reliever
Music is everywhere around us – we listen to music at home, in the car, at the gym, when out for a jog, at restaurants, in stores, and the list goes on and on. But have you ever taken the time to actively notice the effect music has on you? Or how different types of…