1. Have a bath
Ooo yes! I do love getting into a lovely warm bath. To make it even better make sure to add bubble bath or some other cool bath thing from Lush and take a snack and a drink with you as trust me, it makes you feel so sophisticated!
2. Make an over-the-top hot chocolate
If you read my second post you would know that I love a hot chocolate with all the bells and whistles and so obviously it is something that I would recommend to de-stress. You can never put too much on a hot chocolate!
3. Colour in
You must have seen then craze of adult colouring books. Trust me it really does work to calm you down. During my exam period I took a small colouring book with me to school and took regular breaks from my studying to colour and it kept me calmer and engaged as i wasn't so bored.
4. Spend time in nature
I know that loads of people love to go for walk when they are feeling stressed as inside you feel contained and clostraphobic. I know this particularly helps my brother and he also likes to meditate outside in the evening. Plus this means that you are active which releases endorphins which make you happier and therefore less stressed.
5. Take up a new hobby (or 2!)
Anything to distract you from what is stressing you out, you may end up finding sonething that you love. I find that when I dance i really forget all of my stresses. If the hobby starts stressing you, STOP! Pick something new and do that.
6. Bake from a box
I will specify 'FROM A BOX'. Having to get all the ingredients and measuring it out is way too stressful for this post. By a bake from the box kit where you have to add a max of two more ingredients before you chuck it in the oven and really you just want to eat it!
7. Buy a cheesecake
Or you favourite type of cake. This way even takes out the need to bake as in the way before. Cheesecake is my absolute favourite but whether you're a classic Victoria Sponge lover or a fan of a more healthy apple cake go out and treat yourself!
8. Run
Endorphins, endorphins, ENDORPHINS! Plus it helps to clear your head as you can get your mind just focused on the steps that you are taking. I also enjoy to go to my local outside gym as that is so much nicer than being in a sweaty closed room of an inside gym. Definitkey look up to see if there is one near you.
9. Retail therapy
I wish that I could do this properly but this one does require money but if you don't have much that's fine! A few other options other than a full on spree are; window shop, try clothes on but don't buy any, treat yourself to one thing - you deserve it, charity shops - there are so many amazing things in them!
10. Meditate
Such an important thing to do. Like I mentioned above, it can be really nice to do it outside in the evening as the world feels so much calmer and as a result so do you. You can either just go for it yourself or use a guided meditation, that's what I do as otherwise I find it hard to focus. I like the app Headspace for this as they have a free 10 day course that you can follow as many times as you want and then others if you want to pay a subscription.
11. Spend time with friends
These people want you so why wouldn't you want to spend time with them. They can really help to take your mind off things. You don't have to go out and so anything special, I have places with my friends where we go and just sit and talk and it's just lovely!
12. Surround yourself with colour
I have done a lot of research on colour for my A Level coursework and so have read loads of articals on colour psychology. Colours influence your life and mood so much so why not surround yourself with colours that reflect the mood that you want to be in the mood of. Do some research then put on some clothes in those colours and find items in them too. It will really help how you are feeling.
13. Make a fort
If you didn't make them when you were younger, what were you doing with your life?! Time to bring them back! You just need some blankets, chairs, pillows, clothes pegs and then whatever you want to decorate - you could go for some cool fairy lights! Once you've made it snuggle up inside and either relax with a book or your favourite TV show or even get some work done as it will feel like less of a hassle if you're in a nice place.
14. Stretch
Stretching is a really good idea if you've been bent over worrying as it will help you from not being stiff and therefor you won't ache. If you must keep working then look up chair stretches or work place stretches as there are ones that you can do at your desk.
15. Tie up your hair
So simple but yet so effective. I find that if I'm annoyed and my hair is falling in front of my face then it makes me more stressed. To stop this I grab two hair things and first tie it into a ponytail and then twist it into a bun and put the other hair thing around that to keep it in place. It is such a satisfying feeling!
10. Meditate
Such an important thing to do. Like I mentioned above, it can be really nice to do it outside in the evening as the world feels so much calmer and as a result so do you. You can either just go for it yourself or use a guided meditation, that's what I do as otherwise I find it hard to focus. I like the app Headspace for this as they have a free 10 day course that you can follow as many times as you want and then others if you want to pay a subscription.
11. Spend time with friends
These people want you so why wouldn't you want to spend time with them. They can really help to take your mind off things. You don't have to go out and so anything special, I have places with my friends where we go and just sit and talk and it's just lovely!
12. Surround yourself with colour
I have done a lot of research on colour for my A Level coursework and so have read loads of articals on colour psychology. Colours influence your life and mood so much so why not surround yourself with colours that reflect the mood that you want to be in the mood of. Do some research then put on some clothes in those colours and find items in them too. It will really help how you are feeling.
13. Make a fort
If you didn't make them when you were younger, what were you doing with your life?! Time to bring them back! You just need some blankets, chairs, pillows, clothes pegs and then whatever you want to decorate - you could go for some cool fairy lights! Once you've made it snuggle up inside and either relax with a book or your favourite TV show or even get some work done as it will feel like less of a hassle if you're in a nice place.
14. Stretch
Stretching is a really good idea if you've been bent over worrying as it will help you from not being stiff and therefor you won't ache. If you must keep working then look up chair stretches or work place stretches as there are ones that you can do at your desk.
15. Tie up your hair
So simple but yet so effective. I find that if I'm annoyed and my hair is falling in front of my face then it makes me more stressed. To stop this I grab two hair things and first tie it into a ponytail and then twist it into a bun and put the other hair thing around that to keep it in place. It is such a satisfying feeling!
No comments:
Post a Comment