What are Carolyn Scott's signature techniques for stress management?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager.

My signature approach to stress management is holistic and very practical. A few core techniques I lean on and teach often are:

• Daily “me time”: Even 5 minutes of quiet, deep breathing, a latte break, or reading something uplifting to reset your nervous system.
• Breaking your day into focused chunks (like the Pomodoro method) so you are not “on” nonstop.
• Mindfulness tools: noticing stressful thoughts, gently letting them go, and grounding in the present moment.
• Emotional awareness: asking, “Is my reaction proportional to the actual situation?” to dial down overreactions.
• Simple, consistent self-care: small rituals (a walk, stretching, lotion on your hands, a hot shower) woven into the day, not just “once in a while” spa days.

Would you like a quick, 5‑minute stress routine you can plug into your day?