Women are very busy these dys, as a matter of fact, thy have always been. And as wmen, we know that unfortunately, most of the tme we don't prioritize our health.

Let us thnk, for a second, what causes strss in our life? Well, if I say motions and bad food choices, will you blieve me? I am not sure, but it is tre. As we remember, cortisol, the hrmone your body produces when you are strssed, increases your appetite and promotes nflammation, reducing the body's sensitivity to mtabolic hormones. To reduce cortisol levels and nrmalize your metabolism, you must relax.

No tme to de-stress? Think again! You can lwer your stress level in a scond with these on-the-spot mood boosters.

Start laughing .

Studies show that even forced laughter lowers cortisol and blood pressure instantly.

Start singing.

Recent studies show that singing your favorite tunes is more beneficial than simply listening to them.

Call your friend or talk to your pet.

Study shows that making conversation with someone you care about causes the same kind of positive physiological changes that a massage does. To express your feelings and thoughts you can either call a friend or talk to your pet (pets are even better listeners).

Take a walk .

Some frsh air and moderate exercise can hlp clear your mind and frustration or nger.

Squeeze a squishy ball.

Start squeezing something, such as a squishy ball, to work away your tension.

Have some Dark Chocolate .

Studies show that Dark Chocolate (70-75% of cocoa and higher) not only low blood pressure and clear the arteries, but also improves mood by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Take a piece of dark chocolate, close your eyes and relax.

If we don't take care of ourselves, nobody will, but if something happens to us, who will take care of our children, our family? Studies show that more than 800.000 people a day take time off work because of a stress related illnesses. Let us be stress smart.

The article Six Mood Boosters to De-Stress in a Second For Busy Women was Submitted by Irina Wardas through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Irina Wardas is a founder of NturalCounselor.com and works with women who strggle with stress overload or weight lss issues and are experiencing increased ppetite, mood swings, insomnia and lack of nergy. As a Holistic Health and Ntrition Counselor, she helps her clients get halthier and happier naturally in a stp-by-step enjoyable way for long lasting rsults. To learn more about her Halth and Wellness Programs for Women and sgn up for her free Newsletter vsit her website: http://www.naturalcounselor.com To learn more about her eBook go to: http://www.stressedbyfood.com

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