The Source by Woodson Merrell

For most of us it's easier to sleep well, eat well and exercise when things are going great. In times of crisis, which we are experiencing these days on a national level, people often turn to unhealthy behaviors. The typical knee-jerk reaction is to compulsively eat calorie-dense comfort foods, drink too much alcohol, stay up late surfing the web, toss and turn in bed or generally act in a way that's ultimately counterproductive to stress reduction--even though such salves feel pretty good in the moment. In THE SOURCE, on Day Twenty of the Plan, you will find my Crisis Management First Aid Kit, which offers numerous healthy crisis remedies, including treating yourself to a small amount of real licorice sweetened with molasses (or chewing on licorice root) to support the adrenal glands, and having my Protein Shake once a day. There are many productive ways to deal with crisis, including putting your struggle into words by keeping a Stress Journal.

I would love for you to weigh in on your crisis management steps or missteps. Tell me what works for you, or just share your stories of struggle with unhealthy coping strategies. I'll be checking in regularly to help sort out healthy ways through times of crisis.

Labels: adrenal glands, comfort foods, crisis management, stress