Mood & Stress
Stress is part of life; the point isn't to erase it but to find ways to relax. Start with breath, body and routine, giving yourself a little space each day.
Common signs
- Anxious or worried easily
- Can't stop overthinking
- Often tense
- Low, uninterested
- Hard to truly relax even at rest
Common lifestyle factors
Stress & thoughts
- Chronic high pressure
- Bottling things up
Breath & body
- Shallow, fast breathing
- Tense, rarely stretch
Routine & activity
- Poor sleep amplifies mood swings
- Little outdoors or activity
Constitution
- TCM qi-stagnation tendency
Lifestyle changes to start with
- A few minutes of deep breathing daily
- Regular walks and sunlight
- Protect undisturbed downtime
- Write worries down, talk to someone you trust
Matching assessment
7-Day Starter
- Day 1Do 5 min of long-exhale breathing
- Day 2Stretch neck/shoulders 3 min
- Day 3Walk outdoors, 10 min of sun
- Day 4Write 3 things you are grateful for
- Day 5Take phone-free downtime
- Day 6Talk with someone you trust
- Day 7Say one kind thing to yourself
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