10 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Life from Coach Colene

Ready for sunshine, sandals and sweet tea? After one of the worst winters in recent history, spring is finally here! Since we were holed up all winter, it’s likely your social calendar and “to do” lists are packed. But, don’t let a lot of tasks cause you to have a March Madness meltdown. “Along with spring bringing flowers and showers, the season is also likely to bring a hectic schedule,” says Kentucky-based success coach Colene Elridge. “There are simple ways you can manage stress without being a hot mess. I call it spring-cleaning your life and, trust me, it’s a lot more beneficial than spring-cleaning your windows and baseboards!” Here are Coach Colene’s 10 tips for spring cleaning your life:

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Best For You: The best places to get healthy in Louisville

Each year, Today's Woman aims to bring you the best of the best — all chosen by our readers in our Best For You Awards. This year, you chose the best places in town for our Weight Loss Help category and Exercise category. Simplify your search for ways to begin a more healthy lifestyle by learning about these winning businesses:

Five Foods That May Contribute to Stress at Work

While you can't always control what your workday throws at you, you can control what you eat during your workday. When it comes to your daily diet, you have full power. Thus, making wiser, healthier choices about what goes into your body during your crazy workdays can help you stay focused, awake and more productive. Remember, you are what you eat!

According to a survey by Atena, "23 percent of Americans report lashing out at others due to stress." In turn, stress, if not treated, can lead to depression, isolation, anxiety and other health issues. While you can do a lot of different things to de-stress, simple daily changes like what you eat while you are at work can make a huge difference on your stress levels. Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian/ nutritionist, media personality, and author of The Small Change Diet, developed a few tips on how certain foods and beverages can contribute to your stress at work.