When you’re going through tough times, it’s tempting to just hunker down and endure and do whatever it takes to get by. I ate a lot of cookies after my appendectomy which is not something I typically do and I swear, it was healing. That being said, there are little things, sometimes even tiny things, that, if you can manage to do one or two of them here and there can have a big positive impact on your being and your wellbeing, and make those tough times less taxing. Here are TK of them, along with the scientific reasons why they are effective. Get your pretty (and free!) Calm Tracker here. This episode sponsored by: Ritual’s Essential for Women – Save 10% off your first three monthsNextEVO – Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or moreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices