1. Fuel your body
Managing your physical needs can help calm your mental state, as the mind and body are intrinsically linked. Alcohol is dehydrating so it goes without saying, keep up your fluids throughout the night and the following day.
Avoid the high-fat and salty foods that are hard to digest and can make you feel even more dehydrated and sluggish. Instead, fuel your body with nutrients such as potassium (found in bananas) which helps restore all cells’ normal functioning. At the same time, magnesium-rich foods (such as spinach) help muscle, metabolism and nervous system functions.
2. Play your favourite music
Studies have found that listening to music can help calm your nervous system and lower cortisol levels, both of which can help to reduce stress. Tuning into good music can also induce endorphins in our brain helping us to cope with symptoms of anxiety – not to mention, distract our mind from negative thoughts.
It goes without saying, tune into upbeat songs, sounds of nature or instrumental music with an upbeat tempo particularly as you head into the office the next morning.
3. Plan a return-to-work treat
After a long, booze-fuelled weekend, knowing you have a big week ahead of you can add to your hangxiety. Having something to look forward to, even if it’s something small, can help make the days ahead feel more manageable.
Book a pre-work breakfast with a colleague, stop by your favourite coffee shop and treat yourself to your favourite cup or even get up early and go for a nice long work to enjoy some time to yourself.
4. Try natural remedies
CBD oil is a plant-powered way to help you unwind and relax, all you need to do is take a few drops under your tongue and hold for 1 minute before bed or even at work the next day! CBD is a non-psychoactive compound found in hemp plants but unlike its well-known counterpart THC, CBD won’t get you high.
CBD interacts with our body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), a network of cells and receptors that helps the body achieve optimal balance. Our ECS plays a crucial role in regulating a number of functions including stress, anxiety and sleep. When your ECS is balanced, it can help you to feel relaxed and more you again.
5. Check-in with others
Due to the chemical imbalances in the brain that alcohol causes, we can get caught up overthinking things we’ve said or done when in reality, they really weren’t that big of a deal.
Make sure you check in with the people you were out with or friends for emotional support. Chances are, they’ll help put the events into perspective so you’re not overthinking every last detail. Knowing you have a friend to talk to, and that you’re not alone, can make the world of difference.
6. Get outdoors
It can be hard to drag yourself out of bed when you’re feeling anxious but you’ll feel better for it afterwards. Being in nature is a proven stress-reliever plus, you’ll get your blood pumping and may even provoke mindfulness.
Even just getting out of bed, showering and changing into a clean pair of clothes can help lower your cortisol levels and lessen your worries.
7. Beat it with sleep
Researchers have found that anxiety-prone people are especially sensitive to the effects of insufficient sleep, which can, in turn, cause anxiety.
For the best sleep, make your environment as comfortable as possible, even during daylight hours. You can also try taking a shower, putting on some relaxing music or diffusing some essential oils for aromatherapy.
About TRIP
Founded by husband-and-wife duo, Daniel and Olivia (pictured), TRIP is Europe’s leading CBD brand. After meeting at Cambridge University, they discovered CBD in 2018, after Daniel sustained an injury that required knee surgery just weeks before their wedding. Told he wouldn’t walk down the aisle, Daniel tried CBD oil for rehabilitation and found amazing results with reduced inflammation & help with sleep. He had a miraculous recovery and was dancing crutches-free all night at the wedding.
They dove into researching CBD, especially after Olivia began using CBD to manage the everyday stresses of her career as a lawyer. After loving the results but hating the bitter tastes and inconvenient formats, Olivia decided she wanted to create something better – leaving careers in law and finance to create TRIP.
Olivia wanted a product that would fit effortlessly into her lifestyle, and hopefully many others too – that meant a product that looked premium, accessible, tasted delicious and most importantly made her feel great. TRIP was created to share calm in the chaos with products that taste as good as they make you feel.
TRIP has successfully been included in FSA’s list of approved CBD brands announced in April. Navigating the regulatory landscape has been something TRIP has always focused on, with co-founder Olivia Ferdi ensuring regulatory compliance is a key priority for the brand, pioneering this new category.
