Let’s be honest…life is full of challenges. That’s never going to stop, especially if you’re in business. When the to-do lists are never ending and the demands keep rolling in, it can feel like the only option is to get through the day in a constant state of stress.

No time for a break, no time for rest. Your body just has to deal with being highly strung and anxious.

You might not be able to change the circumstances around you, but there is a lot you can do to help change the response in your body, even when life is chaotic.

1. Incorporate Cortisol-Reducing Foods

Cortisol is our main stress hormone, and prolonged high levels of cortisol can affect everything from mental function and mood to metabolism and sleep. Certain foods can help reduce cortisol, including carbohydrates—yes, even high Glycemic Index (GI) carbs are beneficial in this context. 

2. Create Calendar Space

Build small pockets of decompression time into your day—the five-minute breaks where you can stretch, get some sunlight, or just breathe. These micro-breaks can significantly lower your stress hormones and help you feel more at ease.

3. Make a “Do Now” List

Most of us carry around a never-ending mental to-do list that adds to our stress. Simplifying your list to just a few essential tasks allows your mind to focus and function more freely, reducing that overwhelming sense of obligation.

4. Prioritise Sleep

Sleep is your body's natural way of healing and resetting. Aim for eight hours of sleep and try to get to bed by 10 p.m. 

5. Cultivate a Clear State of Mind

A noisy, over-analytical mind triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. On the other hand, a clear state of mind fosters the ability to think rationally, problem-solve and find the solutions you need. 

You can’t control everything that happens in life and business, but you can be proactive to equip your brain and body to deal with stress. 

Have you ever thought there's nothing you can do because your life is so chaotic? 

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