Klarrisa Arafa
Girl- we know life can be too much sometimes. You’re under stress, chronic everyday stress. You’ve tried aromatherapy, you’ve tried the gym- it just seems like it’s not enough. The thing is, sometimes it’s not, because you need to combine your efforts- inspire a stress-free environment and manifest your best life. You just need to hit the reset button, and here it is The 7-Day Stress Detox Boot Camp.
Tired? Under-performance pressure? Money problems? Health issues? Too much time on your phone procrastinating? These are chronic stressors; according to The American Institute Of Stress, they’re all also a part of our top 7 causes of stress in the United States.
-The American Institute of Stress
In the next 7days, you’re going to challenge and detox every day. You can do this, it’s only one week. What do you have to lose? Every day you’ll be faced with a detox element and a challenge element, complete both to the best of your ability. Remember, your efforts add up!
GROUND RULES:
Choose your challenge:
Detox:
No phone an hour before bed. That means setting your alarms an hour before you fall asleep. Try reading or scanning a magazine before bed instead.
Challenge:
Write a forgiveness note. Think about someone you’re angry with. Write a letter telling them why you’re angry with them and then forgive yourself and if you can them. Burn the letter and if you’re ready ask them to coffee to talk things out. Relationships can be huge stressors in our lives, don’t spend any more time driving yourself nuts over the situation. Clear the air and move on in your life so you have more energy to give to other areas.
Choose your Detox:
“Continuous exposures to lavender essential oils for 7 days significantly inhibited anxiety- and depression-like behaviors.” – Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal
Challenge:
Turn off your social media and email notifications. Today, we won't over-indulge in other people's lives. Instead, today we’re staying present in our own lives.
Detox:
Today your detox is some light reading on an awesome natural remedy for stress and anxiety. Click here, for a researched-backed article. Then pick up some magnesium spray or tablets online or in your local pharmacy and try it out yourself. Magnesium is great for anxiety and muscle soreness.
Choose your Challenge:
Detox:
Smile 20 times today. Want to jumpstart the count? Put on a good comedy movie. Detox all of those negative vibrations from your system.
Challenge:
Use the calendar on your phone. Some studies theorize organizations can help build a stress-free environment. You’ll be managing your stress by managing your time. While we can’t be in control of all areas of our lives it doesn’t mean we have to be clueless and unprepared.
Detox:
Attend a morning exercise class. Yes, just for today wake up early and get your heart pumping. A smooth morning flow might be just what you need to feel ready to conquer the day.
Challenge:
Create a money diary. List out everything you spend in the next 24 hours. At the end of the day take that information and line it up next to your financial goals. Are you on track, or do you have some little habits you need to reconcile with?
Reading suggestion: Money Diaries, by refinery29.
Detox:
Eat three hours before going to sleep at the latest. Wake up without acid reflux, queasy stomach, and indigestion. Your body will feel so much less stressed.
Challenge:
Create your mantra. Chanting a mantra takes time, about 108 times to be ‘not-so-exact’. Need inspiration? Click, here. By chanting you manifest your dreams and ingrain your intentions in your soul. Get comfortable, this challenge takes quality time.
Detox:
The full spa package. DIY-style or book your relaxing trip to the spa. If you’re doing it at home we recommend: wine, cheese, slow tunes, and essential oils. Try Pinterest for DIY spa day ideas.
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This boot camp is aimed at helping you get unstuck with lots of doses of self-care. We recommend you repeat as needed and start living your best life.
Good luck for the week ahead!
---Klarrisa Arafa, BCRX Content Writer