Today Thorntons - high street purveyors of divine chocolate - announced impressive profits they had not expected due to the current economic jitters. They have put this success down to an extended Easter selling period. Does this mean that our current anxieties and stressors are making us all turn to chocolate?
Nothing intrinsically wrong with that!! I fully and regularly subscribe to the bliss of the serotonin rush brought on by the expertly processed combination of a quality cocoa bean and refined sugar. But, like any crutch we use, its a slippery slope.
Remember friends, that one of the hottest summers for 20 years has been forecast this year - and judging by beautiful April it just might materialise - which means that we will be wanting to display as many non-wobbly bits as possible via shorts, vest tops and (if very brave) swimwear.
And however we respond to a stressful day - whether its that extra glass of Rose, a soothing fag or a Mars - the magic (and miserable) word to remember is 'moderation'. Because all these popular responses to stress we tend to use are habit forming and can lead to cravings - and sadly when taken in excess can lead to over-reliance and then in time to the detriment to your overall health.
Long may the sun shine! Long may Thorntons reign! I don't want to bring anyone down. But I would like to suggest a quick self-care check to ensure that the way you're responding to stress is in overall good ways.
In my book that means being a little bit naughty, but mostly nice to your body.
For more some top tips on taking care of stress in positive ways visit my website: http://www.reallygoodlife.org/
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