Day 11: Light a Candle 21-Day Stress Management Challenge- #BeWell

Editor's Note: Sasha Talks Tech has partnered with Well Being Trust and Providence St. Joseph Health to bring you 21-days of actionable tactics you can apply to your daily life to reduce stress and #BeWell.

For some, the holidays bring up about an array of emotions leaving you enveloped by fear or angst.  The next time you are feeling stressed, here is a simple tip that can soothe your soul: light a candle. 

If you are making plans to live a healthy lifestyle to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, lighting candles can provide the perfect atmosphere to induce calm and a sense of well-being.

Candles are scientifically proven to soothe us. The gentle, mesmerizing quality of their light makes them a perfect aid for any relaxation routine.

Lighting a candle goes hand in hand with essential oils where they offer scents that are linked to calming our minds and body. They also offer visual relaxation. Have you seen the flicker of a candle wick? It’s calming and it’s captivating. Take a moment to decompress next to a warm great scented candle. ​

Dr. Vanessa A. Casillas, Director of Psychology at Providence Medical Group explains finding small ways to ground yourself is essential for a more relaxed state.

“Take time for yourself each day – even if it is 5 minutes. What can you see? What can hear? What can you smell?”

The result of taking time to tune out includes more energy, better sleep, enhanced immunity, less pain, and a more pleasant personality.

Feeling stressed-out this holiday season

Sasha Talks Tech has partnered with Well Being Trust and Providence St. Joseph Health to bring you 21-days of actionable tactics you can apply to your daily life to reduce stress and #BeWell.

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​Missed a day? Check out all of our tips below! 

Photo by: Michael Avon

Day 1: Get Outside
Day 2: Laugh
Day 3: Meditation 
Day 4: Journaling 
Day 5: Me Time
Day 6: Yoga 
Day 7: Vitamins and Supplements
Day 8: Reduce Caffeine 
Day 9: Essential Oils
Day 10: Cut Back On Procrastination
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Melina Alves contributed to this post. â€‹â€‹

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