Live your best life with these stress-lowering & trauma-healing strategies

Tackle stress so stress doesn’t tackle you tackle stress so stress doesn’t tackle you ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  [JJ Virgin]( Think about a time when you had a big presentation or made a life-changing decision. That short-term stress probably made you more effective and bolstered your resilience in those situations. The truth is a little bit of stress can keep you on your toes and at your best.   But the stress response should do its job and chill out. When it stays “on” past its prime, those short-term benefits quickly become long-term problems. Nothing good comes from chronic stress: your sleep suffers, little roadblocks become massive frustrations, you’re likely to blow off your workout, and you age faster.   While I haven’t found a magic solution to melt away stress completely, I’ve found some effective hacks to keep its repercussions at bay. In this week’s blog, I share my tried-and-true ways to [manage stress and age powerfully](.  You’ll also learn how to [release stored trauma](, and I’ll leave you with a delicious, chocolatey [stress-melting smoothie](. [This week's blog]( Tip 1:   Take on stress (so stress doesn’t take you down). As if making your day miserable wasn’t enough, chronic stress can make you grow old faster. In this week’s blog, I talk about the [stress-management practices]( that keep me on my A-game. I’ll share how the right mindset made my 60th birthday my best ever, along with how meditation helps me create perspective on my day (this is from a former skeptic!). I’ll reveal my favorite workout to stimulate “happy” hormones, talk about why putting a certain nutrient first can help you age powerfully, and discuss the latest research on how social networks can keep you young at heart and mind. [This Podcast]( Tip 2:   Live life free from stress and trauma. Stress and trauma adversely impact every area of your life. But with the right strategies, you can break the cycle to reclaim health and happiness. In [this episode](, renowned authority on the biology of trauma Aimie Apigian shares the various physical manifestations of stored trauma, including hormonal changes, inflammation, and digestive problems. She explains the difference between a normal stress response and a trauma response, why numbing behaviors play into trauma, and effective approaches to manage your mental health. Plus, I share my own personal journey to heal childhood trauma. Whether you’re looking for ways to manage stress or heal from past pain, don’t miss this transformative episode. [Stress-Busting Chocolate Berry Smoothie]( Tip 3:   Try this berry sweet way to melt stress. I always feel a little calmer after enjoying chocolate. And with this [Stress-Busting Chocolate Berry Smoothie](, you can say goodbye to the overwhelm, one delicious sip at a time. This recipe combines my chocolate All-In-One Shake with protein-boosted flax milk, creamy avocado, and frozen raspberries and blueberries. Cacao powder intensifies that chocolatey profile, while chia and flax seeds provide a double dose of anti-inflammatory omega-3s along with more fiber and protein. This smoothie powerhouse is the perfect way to start your day calmly.   Love, JJ   P.S. Don’t let stress steal your stamina and focus! Take Ten Stress Support is a unique synergistic formula that combines gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—a key neurotransmitter involved in a normal, calm stress response—with other relaxing nutrients including glycine, niacinamide, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6.* [Order Take Ten Stress Support here](.   *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   If you are looking for additional information on aging powerfully through your 40s and beyond, please visit the [JJ Virgin website]( for various resources including guides, books, programs, Reignite Wellness supplements, and more. You can also join my community on [Facebook](, [Instagram](, and [Pinterest](! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( No longer want to receive these emails? {% unsubscribe %}. {{ organization.name }} {{ organization.full_address }} Reignite Wellness 14 Commerce Blvd. Palm Coast Florida 32164 United States You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.