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The holiday season is jam-packed with all kinds of gatherings. From friend get-togethers to office holiday parties to family events, it can be a lot. And for some people, it’s the family events that can be the most stressful. There are a lot of reasons for the tension. Maybe you have to travel to get to a family event. That means a lot of time in the car or at the airport. Or perhaps you have family you don’t see eye-to-eye with. It’s just part of the family experience. But don’t fret! There are plenty of ways to cruise through your next family gathering without feeling stressed or tense. From kava to personal distractions, here’s how to make any holiday gathering that much easier.  Kava Take a Sip of Kava Before You Arrive You might be asking, “Kava? For a family gathering?” It’s an option that more people are trying. Many people are trying kava for anxiety , and they’re finding success. Kava can help ease occasional feelings of anxiety. Kava is a plant from the Sou...

Ready or not, here comes the holiday season. For many of us, the holiday rush defines the season. There are always places to be and things to do. And it can feel like that list just keeps growing. Between everything going on at work and home, once the rush starts, it doesn’t want to let up. But you can take steps to wrangle the holiday season before it wrangles you. Kava It’s all about finding your Zen before your list of obligations grows to epic proportions. How can you find your Zen now, so you’re ready for the holiday rush? Thankfully, finding your Zen might be easier than you think. For some, incorporating kava can be beneficial. For others, putting the kibosh on too many plans is the answer. Either way, here are a few steps you can take right now—or keep them in your back pocket for when you need them most in the months ahead. Sit Back and Enjoy Some Kava Kava and the holiday rush were made for each other. When things get busy, responsibly enjoying a kava drink can be transfor...

There isn’t a person out there who hasn’t had those occasional feelings of social anxiety. It’s that feeling you get when you step outside of your comfort zone. It can come with trying new things or expressing yourself in public. But when you feel that anxiousness, it can be distracting. For some, it can pull you back into your comfort zone. You might decide not to try a new activity or to speak up in a group because of an anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach. Kava To help ease that feeling, more people are trying kava . Specifically, they’re trying kava drinks. The root of the kava plant can be brewed as a tea or simply used as an ingredient in a beverage. Kava is loved for its ability to calm. It can help you feel more relaxed or at ease. And it can help lift that pit in your stomach when you feel that sense of anxiousness. Here’s a look at three situations where kava is making a difference for people just like you. Engaging in Small Talk and Casual Conversation For some peop...

The work week comes to an end, and you’re done . We all have those kinds of weeks from time to time. It might be one of those weeks when it felt like there was more work than hours in the day. Or maybe a customer or client interaction threw you through for a loop. No matter the reason behind your hectic work week, there’s one thing you want to do: chill out . You want to put the week behind you and not worry about a thing. There are a lot of ways to chill out and de-stress. But if you’re looking for a simple and easy way to end the work week while minimizing your lingering tension, it’s time to grab some kava and put on some cat videos. Well, that or any of the following ideas, anyway. Take a look! Kava Have a Drink—A Kava Drink! One of the most popular ways to chill out after a hectic work week is to toss back a few cold ones. Or to grab a few mixed drinks or other hard beverages. If you’re someone who wants to take a break from alcoholic drinks and you want something that’s both sa...

You’ve been looking for ways to replace alcohol in your life. You’ve decided to stop drinking alcoholic beverages, but you need a little help. No matter your reason for making the change, kava can be a great ally along your journey. Kava can be an effective alcohol alternative no matter what environment you find yourself in. It’s safe, non-addictive, and can even promote overall positive well-being. Euphoric Drink That said, you may be wondering how you can make the most out of a kava drink. How can it effectively replace alcohol? How does it serve as an ally? There are several things you can do to get the most out of kava and get more out of your alcohol-free journey. It can come with its challenges, but here are a few tips to get you started and on the path you’ve been searching for. Focus on a New Habit Saying goodbye to alcohol comes down to forming positive new habits. Whether you enjoy alcoholic drinks socially or have them more frequently, bringing new habits into the equati...

There are times when you could use extra support in your day. You might occasionally feel rushed or tired, stressed or anxious, and just need a way to bring things into focus. When any of those feelings hit and you know you need support, grabbing a kava drink might give you that extra boost you need. Made from kava kava , a plant native to the South Pacific, a kava drink can help you recenter or find the focus that’s been missing. From a challenging week to a restless mind, there are many ways kava can help. Here’s a closer look at a few situations when grabbing a kava drink can make a difference—and how exactly it works. Kava When the Week Has Been a Lot When things get busy, they can get even busier in the blink of an eye. Last week was no big deal, but this week you’re completely slammed. You knew it was coming, but it still hit you like a train. Many people drink kava for anxiety and nerves. That same idea applies here. You want to bring your busy, stressful week to ...

We’ve all been there. We have those weeks when all your work comes to an end and you’re flat-out exhausted. You’re mentally drained, and you just want to crash. You might sink into the couch or head straight to bed. But the tension of the week can stick around a little longer. It’s hard to relax and bring yourself back down to earth. It can feel like the tension stays with you like a bad dream. Kava This is one of the many reasons why it’s essential to give yourself time to recuperate. It’s important to counteract those stressful days and weeks when it feels like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Here’s why slowing things down is essential and how incorporating exercise, mindful activities, and even kava can be useful. Set Time Aside for You When tension and stress decide to show up, it’s a good time to look to the future and look into ourselves. As part of that process, set time aside just for you. This is time away from family, friends, colleagues, and nei...

We’ve all been there. It’s the start of the workday, and you’re struggling to get into the groove. You grab a cup of coffee, or two or three, and…nothing. Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep last night. Or maybe you’re distracted by other things. Or maybe you simply can’t focus on the task at hand. There are countless reasons why it’s hard to get into the groove of the workday, but there may be a way to break through this all-too-common workday struggle. Instead of reaching for the coffee, try reaching for kava kava . As a tea or premade drink, it may be able to help you find focus in ways that coffee or energy drinks simply can’t. Here’s how to find your productive workflow with kava. Kava and Productivity Go Hand-in-Hand Many people drink kava as a way to find calm or relax. They also use it as a euphoric drink , as it can encourage feelings of happiness and euphoria. But if you modulate how much you drink, you can find focus instead. Well, instead might not be the right word because ...

Kava and physical activity are made for each other. From swimming to golf, hiking to rock climbing, rugby to weightlifting, there is no athletic activity, sport, or exercise that can’t benefit from kava kava . This plant-turned-beverage from the South Pacific has become a source of focus or of relaxation for countless people—athletes included—around the world. Depending on how much you drink, kava can help you improve your focus while you’re active or wind down once you’re finished. You can harness the focus, concentration, and relaxation that comes with the drink to get more out of your favorite activities. Prepping for Activity with Kava As you get ready to jump into an activity, a few sips of a kava drink can bring you the focus you need, but don’t take a full shot. Focus is a must when training, exercising, or working toward a goal. Focus helps keep you on task, which may translate into a more meaningful training session or workout. How much kava do you need to feel f...

Kava is a relaxing beverage. Often brewed as a tea or as an addition to various drinks, the herb brings about a sense of calm. It’s so calming that it may even put you into a temporary state of euphoria. To that end, it’s sometimes referred to as a euphoric drink , and it’s a well-earned name. Put simply, drinking kava might be the perfect way to feel your best after a big day.  Kava is great for more than just relaxing after a long day at work. In fact, this herbal drink might be the perfect addition to your post-workout routine. Its many properties can help you wind down after a workout—or any physical activity. From your typical workout at the gym to a two-hour bike ride to a 5K race, kava can help you cool down. Here’s how it can make a difference. The Kava Cooldown Working out or engaging in intense physical activity can put a lot of stress on the body. After a workout, your entire body might feel tired and overworked. Kava can help alleviate this feeling during yo...