Böcker av Megy Karydes

"Many of us are at a breaking point. We struggle with burnout, stress, and feeling overwhelmed on a daily basis. While most self-care research takes us to practices like meditation, massage, or manifestation, very few focus on using our senses to ground us in calmness. Self-care isn't just facial masks and spa days: 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress presents opportunities to activate our five senses to reduce stress. Each activity is supported by scientific research, is relatively easy to do, and is low to no cost. Examples include: TOUCH: Addressing burnout and digital fatigue through a creative outlet like cross-stitching, embroidery, or knitting SEE: Forest therapy using the five senses to connect with nature TASTE: Mindful eating to teach you to be less reactive to stress SMELL: Aromatherapy requires just a few sniffs of a scent to help ease your mind or help you focus HEAR: Calm your body by tuning in to music or white noise"--