DIG IN
Sink your hands
into garden soil to
get your juices
going. “Get sweaty,
dirty, and earthy,”
says Alexandra
Stoddard, author
of
Choosing
Happiness.
PACK A PAIR
Take your
comfortable
shoes to work for
a quick walk
outside in the sun.
Sunlight increases
the production of
serotonin, which
lifts the mood.
REST UP
For better sleep
and more energy
when you wake
up, turn off the
TV or computer
an hour before
bedtime. Kimono
eye mask, $22;
fiightoot.com
PET TIME
Playing with your
pet can reduce
stress, a big
energy zapper.
Give your
anxieties a
breather and play
fetch with Buddy.
MOMS ON
THE MOVE
Tired m om s can
rewire their
minds by taking a
short 3-minute
time-out Find a
quiet spot to
close your eyes
and meditate.
euc
Make the most of March’s
promise of spring and
reinvigorate yourself. Make a
date with a favorite funny girl—
all those giggles and guffaws
boost endorphins, and social
connections elevate the spirit.
SNACK
WELL
bag of nuts when
you're on the go.
Brazil nuts have
magnesium, a
mineral that helps
convert sugar to
energy. Avoid
feeling sluggish
by drinking at
least eight glasses
of sugar-free
fluids a day.
Dehydration is
a major cause
of fatigue.
For a quick energy
1
1
3 in pepperm int or
scents—th ey naturally
awaken your senses.
Eucalyptus foaming bath, $23, and cologne,
$20;
thymes.com;
Eucalyptus Mint diffuser, $15;
chesapeakebaycandle.com;
Peppermint, Basil,
and Rosemary candle, $30;
origins.com
KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING
Researchers have found th a t listening to y o u r favorite m usic boosts energy and stim ulates
positive thinking.
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MARCH 2010
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
BY KATHY BARNES; PHOTOS (AROMATHERAPY PRODUCTS, EYE MASK) MARTY BALDWIN
