April is Stress Awareness Month #TCBYGrocery #CBias
Did you know that April is officially Stress Awareness Month? Kind of ironic considering it is the month when taxes are due, right? But seriously, I took a Stress Management class and did not know that there even was a Stress Awareness Month.
While I don’t consider my life overly stressful (compared to folks who are really struggling financially or have jobs where people’s lives are on the line), I do notice that it’s become harder for me to unplug and unwind since I started working from home. I feel like there is always something I should be doing. Even when I watch TV at the end of the day, I’m usually folding laundry or something. I really have to give myself permission to just relax and do nothing.
I have a few favorite ways to unplug:
A good book.
I love losing myself in a good story. Right now I am working my way through the Hunger Games Trilogy (I know – a little late to the party, right?). My biggest challenge is my urge to sit and read until I’m done and ignore all of the stuff that needs my attention!
A hot bath.
I have always loved taking a bath and when we bought a house with a whirlpool tub, my addiction grew even more. Add some salts with a relaxing scent and a candle and I can just feel everything melt away.
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| These are my favorite!! They have a great one for if your nose is stuffed up too. |
A walk.
I really wish I was one of those people who find it relaxing to exercise, but I’m not. I do like going for a peaceful walk, though. Add the company of a furry friend, and I’m feeling much better right away.
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| It was so windy that Roofus’ ears were actually blowing in the wind! |
A yummy snack.
This one I have to be careful of. I could easily end a bad day with an entire pint of Chunky Monkey and several chocolate bars – not a good thing! I have found that tricking myself by making a treat that is both yummy and healthy achieves the effect I am looking for without the stress of feeling guilty about what I ate.
I heard that TCBY had a line of delicious frozen yogurt at Walmart and set off to see what kind of healthy indulgence I could create.
Once I found the TCBY products (they were hidden in the “Novelty Ice Cream” section, I picked out several different treats to bring home: fudge bars, sandwiches, and tubs of vanilla (for Jay and I) and cookies and cream (LJ’s favorite).
One of the “tricks” I play on myself is to load up the dish with fruit and then just add a small scoop of Frozen Yogurt and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
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| Yummy, right??? |
The great thing is that the TCBY vanilla is only 110 calories per 1/2 cup serving and it tastes amazing. The vanilla bean specks are visible immediately and have to be what gives it that great flavor.
What do you do for stress relief?
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Oh wow, your Walmart had much more of a variety than mine did! I am LOVING these new TCBY grocery items! I prefer frozen yogurt over ice cream any day of the week, so they are always my go-to sweet!
Currently, I read my eReader and watch sitcoms for a few minutes when I want to relax.
I did not realize that April was stress awareness month. I was just telling someone that I’ve been so stressful this month, too. Thanks for sharing!
A hot bath or a walk are my two ways of relaxing.
I love your idea of using mostly fruit! The added TCBY & chocolate drizzle satisfies the sweet tooth!
What a great dessert without the stress of over indulging!! (PS those bath salts look amazing!!)
That looks good! To destress I try to focus on the present moment and go for a walk.
I would definitely use some de-stress tools.
I love your doggies ears in the wind!
I just read all three HUnger Games books – they were awesome! A book is what I like to do to de-stress or ice cream!! lol
Those are all great ideas. I’m such a worrier so I often deal with loads of stress and have to implement walks and baths quite often.
Everyone needs some stress relief, great tips.
Sweets to destress is the way to go 😉
This IS ironic. LOL. Exercise is my best stress reliever, it’s just a matter of making time to do it.
Those are great ideas! I love taking walks when I am feeling stressed!
Reading and dessert sounds good to me! Thinking about exercise isn’t a stress reliever for me, but when I actually go and do it, it helps.
same like you a good walk and a good snack but I like to include a bath too
I have yet to read THG, but my girls loved them. It looks like you had a great time relaxing!
Sounds like a great low cal treat!
I like your idea of the chocolate drizzle as a mind trick!
I love to destress with a good book, too!
That looks delish!
A bubble bath sounds so good to me right now.
I just saw the TCBY in the freezer case this week. I’m going to pick it up the next time I’m at the grocery – because I used to LOVE going to their stores.
Those are some great stress relief things.
Yum! Some ice cream would definitely de-stress me right now!
I love to sift through one of my favorite magazines or read a good book, take a warm bath, listen to music, and go for a walk at the riverfront.
Great list!
You aren’t the last — I *STILL* haven’t read that series!
love the list! I could definitely use a lot of these
Somehow ice cream is my stress reliever 😉
I love the Hot bath tip. I don’t do much to relieve stress but I need too. Thanks for the tips 🙂
Definitely going have to read Hunger Games, especially after watching the movie. 🙂
Good ice cream is always a stress reliever, too! 🙂
I am reading the Hunger Games too. I am 51% through reading it on my Kindle. I am hoping to finish while it is still in theaters, so I can watch it too!
Nothing like a great read!