In the
morning I always wakeup with a positive outlook, a fresh to-do list, high hopes
for the day, and ready to accomplish and take on what lies ahead that
particular day. In the fast pace/impatient world we live in the stress can
sometimes manage to slowly creep through out the day, between traffic, social
media, constantly checking your phone, email, dealing with at times unpleasant
people {who are enviably also stressed.
I’m a
little ashamed to admit this but after giving my dog a hug, which honestly does
relieve some of the stress, I’ll grab something chocolate, a coke, and a book,
head to my closet and just sit in there awhile and read and decompress. I know
it sounds a little strange but something about being in a small space around my
things has always calmed me… I guess that is my inner cat lady coming out.
In the
event that you are not a fellow stressed closet seeker, below are a few tips to
help you unwind from the day.
1.
Unplug//
It’s sometimes impossible to escape the stress that’s trying to swallow you
unless you do the dreaded deed of unplugging, in other words walking away from
your phone, computer, etc. for an hour or even just 10 minutes will help. I am
a bit of a phone junkie and when I first started the practice of ‘unplugging’
it was hard to walk away from my phone a good length of time, but it gets
easier and easier and truly does make all the difference.
2.
Adult
Coloring Books// Ok…laugh all you want, but turning on the TV and coloring for
a little bit really does wonders to take you mind off what ever is bothering
you and just not think for a little bit and afterwards you are better able to
process certain things.
3.
Exercise//
When you are physically active your body releases endorphins, which boost your
mood! Exercising not only keeps you in shape but it melts stress away.
4.
Music//
Put on some danceable music and jump around till you start to feel happy again.
This one goes back to the release of endorphins but music is involved and
dancing, so…
5.
Mediation
and/or Breathing// Yoga is kind of the perfect solution for this one, not to
mention it will make you toned too! During mediation the body decreases the
production of stress hormones and starts to release calming hormones, and
improves overall health
6.
Sleep//
The more rested you are the better able you are to process information that may
otherwise be stressful
7.
Take
a Hot Bath// Turn on some relaxing music, light some scented candles, throw in
a bath bomb, and unwind. Taking a hot bath relaxes muscles and long baths can
be soothing for the mind
8.
Animals//
If you don’t have an animal you should seriously consider getting one. Their
personalities, caring souls, and loving natures will instantly put you at ease
the moment you walk through the door
Bonito post, lleno de positividad.
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