Tiny Transformations

Thanks for your patience! Here is the conclusion to season 2 on stress busting. 

We've had some personal hiccups, so there will be a small delay in our Season 2 wrap-up about the stress-busting techniques we tried. Stay tuned for that conclusion episode coming soon. 

For two weeks, Cindy and Jen went on daily walks outside to relieve stress. There are many benefits of walking outside: A brisk 20-30 minute walk can have the same calming effect as a mild tranquilizer Walking in green space can lead to a type of meditation known as involuntary attention The benefits of walking can be boosted through mindfulness or walking with friends. Walking outside can also help you get vitamin D, a necessary nutrient. But be sure to wear sunscreen! And there are some funny posts about not putting too much pressure on your afternoon walk out there. Humor can also be stress-busting! Check out the episode for the results of this experiment!

For 2 weeks, Cindy and Jen crafted every day for at least 10 minutes. The type of craft was each host's choice.  Some potential benefits of crafting include entering a flow state, increased self-reported happiness, reducing stress, shifting focus, decluttering, and increased self-confidence or self-esteem.  Listen to find out more about why your choice of craft is likely of vital importance.  And check out our Instagram feed or Facebook page for photos of our craft projects. 

For 2 weeks, Cindy and Jen journaled every day for at least 10 minutes. Emotional release journaling was the primary type of journaling tried, but a general brain dump was okay also. Journaling has been found to have a variety of potential benefits: Developing clarity and problem solving Freeing your mind from processing events or trauma Can affect one’s immune system Journaling is a form of organization. Bullet journaling is very common and can be elaborate or simple. Like other forms of stress-busting, journaling is most effective when done consistently. Jen was inspired by Morning Pages from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Check out our Instagram feed or Facebook page for a photo of Jen’s journal.