HEALTH AND WELLNESS
"One way to help you relax and unwind is to use a weighted blanket like Tranquility while resting or sleeping," says Falik. "The blanket uses heavy glass beads distributed evenly across the box-woven design to stimulate deep touch pressure, which has been shown to decrease the stress hormone cortisol while increasing the release of sleep-promoting serotonin. I love that these weighted blankets are affordable and that they're available at popular retailers like Target and Walmart."
3) Set aside time for fitness - The American Heart Association recommends adults strive for at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each week. Exercise not only staves off illness but is correlated to better sleep and stress management, making it essential to good self-care habits.
Experts also recommend thinking about self-care as an ongoing approach rather than a one-time fix. "I've found setting time aside to unwind after a long day helps me stay balanced," says Falik. "I also use the time to reflect on what I'm doing for myself so I can make sure I am prioritizing self-care."
"I love that these weighted blankets are affordable and that they're available at popular retailers like Target and Walmart."
"Exercise not only staves off illness but is correlated to better sleep and stress management, making it essential to good self-care habits."
TRANQUILITY
WEIGHTED BLANKET