At Candalia, we were founded on the basis of enhancing well-being and to consistently promote positivity and improving our mental health.
We recently sat down with our founder, Alia, and chatted about how she manages stress.
“I like to lead as healthy lifestyle as possible, life is all about balance and staying consistent for me.” – Alia Shah
How do you manage stress day-to-day?
“I always try maintain a calm and positive mindset. Writing my to-do list helps me a lot as it organises my thoughts and tasks enabling me to start my day peacefully. Every day I enjoy a matcha, it makes me feel happy and healthy and is one of my little daily rituals. It is so important for me to stay active and make sure I am eating healthy. I am also very disciplined with my exercise and enjoy Pilates which always makes me feel great mentally and physically. Finally, before I sleep, I love lighting a candle helping create an uplifting mood. This sets the scene and cleanses my mind before having a good nights sleep.”
What if you get overwhelmed? How do you avoid that?
“Me time and self care are so important to me, I often use the opportunity to go to a spa or a retreat to reset and relax. If I need a quick reset, I either go for a long walk with fresh air or a long drive, these both help gather my thoughts and have thinking time.”
Any suggestions for us?
“It so important to practice gratitude. Whilst things are difficult, take time to remember what you are grateful for and practice encouraging a positive mindset. However, sometimes it is not as easy as it seems, and you should always feel comfortable in reaching out. Connect with family and friends and enjoy conversations over good food – this helps me greatly. Finally, try challenging yourself to do something out of your comfort zone, often this will help build your confidence and is a great way to think outside the box and to avoid mental overload.”
Light a candle, take a deep breath and embrace mindful moments of peace.