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How to combat stress

FASHION WEEK MAY LOOK GLAMOROUS AND FULL OF VIVACITY,

AND WHILE IT IS, IT CAN ALSO BE AN INTENSE PERIOD FOR

MODELS WHO ARE

STRESSED, FATIGUED AND SUFFERING

FROM JET-LAG. WHETHER YOU ARE ATTENDING FASHION WEEK

OR SIMPLY GOING ABOUT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES,

WE CAN ALL STAND TO

REDUCE OUR STRESS LEVELS

AND

LEAD HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIVES.

G E T A L I T T L E E X E R C I S E

This may sound very simple, but a little cardio and gentle toning such

as yoga can work wonders for your health by lowering your stress

levels. Happy hormones known as endorphins are released when

you get active, which can only mean you get cheerier and cheerier.

Plus, models credit a great diet and strict fitness regimes with their

amazing figures, so there’s no better reason to start!

S T A R T R E A D I N G

A lot of us are on our mobile phones and laptops all day every day,

which while is important for work, isn’t so great for our emotional and

physical health. Staring at laptops can cause eye strain, headaches

and mental fatigue. When you head to bed, instead of going on your

phone or watching the television, read a book instead.

E A T M O R E P L A N T S

It’s more than okay to indulge in your favourite treat every now and

again, but day to day you will notice a huge improvement to your

emotional well-being if you eat more plants and digest more vitamins.

Plus, eating a healthier diet with less saturated fats and carbohydrates

will reduce bloating, dull complexions and lethargy.

G E T S O M E S L E E P

Models are up till the early hours of the morning practicing and moving

from location to location, but one thing they will tell you is necessary

for good emotional well-being is sleep. Getting your 8 hours a night

will make sure you wake up refreshed, with a glowing and healthy

complexion. Make sure you head off to bed a little earlier than usual,

so you can read a book and drift off naturally.

S T A Y H Y D R A T E D

Don’t forget to drink lots of water every day, but especially when

you’re stressed. It will keep your body’s cells working at their optimal

level, as well as keeping your brain working hard. Plus, water is brilliant

for keeping the skin clear. Indulge in water rich foods such as celery,

and drink herbal teas which also contain botanicals to do a body detox.

K E E P P O S I T I V E

It’s so easy in times of stress to break-down a little and not know what

the best way out is. It’s perfectly fine to have a cry and get it out of

your system, but then it’s always best to focus on the positive and

work from that. Write down one positive thought or task that you

have done that day to remind yourself that even though things may

go wrong sometimes, you have done so many wonderful things.

Follow these steps and the world will be your runway!

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tips with us

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