10 ways cannabis can make your day better

This article originally appeared on Jointly and has been republished with permission.

1. Increase energy levels

While cannabis is usually associated with relaxation, many people use cannabis for energy. Some cannabis strains contain terpenes like limonene and pinene, which can improve your mood and stimulate your mind. Look for strains with specific terpenes found in sativa-type strains to give you that extra boost to conquer your day.

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2. Improve appetite

If you don’t eat enough, you won’t have enough energy to get through the day. If you’re struggling with poor or poor appetite, cannabis could be for you. Cannabis is highly effective at stimulating appetite and helping you enjoy all your favorite foods on a regular basis.

3. Relieve pain

Cannabis has been used to relieve pain for at least 5000 years. Both cannabis and CBD contain gentle pain-relieving properties, but a targeted dose of either CBD or cannabis can reduce pain.

4. Improve social experiences

Does weed make you more social? Cannabis is the perfect substance to enhance your social experiences because it helps you relax, improves your mood and makes you laugh. One of the most common ways to add cannabis to your day is to enjoy your favorite product with a friend.

5. Improve sleep

The best way to enrich your day with cannabis is to get a good night’s sleep. Studies show that sleep deprivation[1] and stress go hand and hand. Sleep deprivation can affect your endocannabinoid system in ways that make you feel more stressed. And stress can negatively impact the quality of your sleep. Cannabis products help people sleep better and longer. One of the main reasons people use cannabis to sleep is that it helps them fall asleep faster. Many people find that products high in CBD, CBN, or THC are very effective for improving their sleep. You can experiment with different products or cannabinoids (and record your experiences on the Jointly app) to find out which combination works best for you.

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6. Reduce stress

A cannabis-infused bath is a great way to combat daily stress. Your body will soak up the cannabinoids while your mind relaxes. As we discussed in cannabis intake methods, topical THC products will not get you high. However, topical cannabinoids can help you relieve minor aches and pains, not to mention help you unwind at the end of a stressful day.

7. Increase creativity

In small amounts, cannabis can boost your creativity due to its ability to alter blood flow to the brain. In particular, cannabis use has been associated with increased blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes are believed to be the center for creativity and divergent thinking.

8. Improve work efficiency

With all the busyness of daily life, an efficient workflow can be one of your top priorities. While you might not associate cannabis with improved work efficiency, many people use cannabis for energy. In addition, CBD products can help you achieve your goals and provide you with energy and focus until everything is complete.

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9. Extended Meditation Sessions

Meditating is a great way to clear our minds so we can be more present in our daily lives and with loved ones. Meditation is also associated with other positive benefits such as increasing focus and improving mood. Try meditating while high to supercharge your meditation sessions.

10. Edibles

Add a fun twist to special occasions and try making a grown-up version of your favorite desserts by infusing them with cannabis. If you don’t like the taste of cannabis in edibles, try Chef Jeff’s brilliant method of making edibles that don’t taste like weed.

Sam is an award-winning screenwriter of Are You Glad I’m Here on Amazon Prime. His passions include helping people understand purposeful cannabis use. He is Content Director at Jointly, a cannabis wellness company powered by a proprietary data platform to help people reach their full potential. The company was founded on the premise that purposeful cannabis use is the key to a better you.

This article originally appeared on Jointly and has been republished with permission.