HOW TO MAKE YOU SELF RELAX AFTER LONG DAYS
Feeling tense and worn out is common to many people who don't spend a lot of time relaxing. Without taking time out for yourself, the stress gradually builds up. Instead of getting frazzled and run-down, have a break and seek a few quick, tried and true pick-me-ups. Here are some ideas to help you chill out and return refreshed to face the world again.
Steps
- Fill a hot bath with aromatic bubbles. Find some favourite bubble bath, (spa quality if you can afford it), although it might even be one that your children use, as long as it creates bubbles and softness around you allowing you to relax. Bath bombs and 'floating island' type bubble bath products are also very effective.
- Eat some favorite and energising food. Food often provides the energy pick-up needed when you feel flat, and it helps to make you feel more content. Soup and broth is an ideal solution if you are on the run and have limited time, as you can heat some varieties in the microwave at home or work. If not, try your favourite easy meal. If you are cold, eat something filling and hot.
- Light some scented candles. Cheap can be cheerful provided you smell the candle before you buy it - prefer beeswax, soy, or palm candles over petroleum and tallow candles, as these don't emit poisonous fumes. Long or squat, the flickering flame will help soothe your mind.
- Play a soothing CD or tape. Good sounds include those such as classical and perhaps whale or bush noises if you have access to such music CDs or downloads. Stay away from rock, opera, punk or pop music, unless you want to be energised.
- Make your sleeping or living area comfortable. If you go to sleep after work, as soon as you get home, prepare your sleeping area by adding a hot water bottle or turning the heater up a little if it is cold, or open windows a few hours before you go to sleep if it is hot and let a fresh breeze blow through.
- Watch a movie. Prepare snacks such as popcorn and your favorite drink. Pick out your favorite movie and try and notice things that you have never noticed before. If you're really tired and you can watch TV in bed, do so!
In addition, you can listen to this amazing relaxing video with piano music. Very soothing and peaceful.
Tips
- Use your favorite smelling bath bubbles - keep a stock in supply for such occasions.
- Try not to watch too much television if you need to get something done for work, study, etc. If you do, it is likely you'll probably be even more stressed out because you didn't get done what was needed to get done. Do your tasks first so that you can have a clear mind while relaxing.
- If your hair is feeling mediocre, take some olive oil and mix it with one egg white and spread it over your hair, put your hair in a shower cap while you bathe and when you're done, rinse and shampoo. It will turn out beautiful and glossy.
- Take a deep breath,then count up to 10.
Warnings
- Make sure that you don't get too caught up in a TV show. If you have TiVo or can just record the show, do so, or you'll end up going to bed later than expected. This make you even more tired the next day.
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