Wake up, have your morning meal, get dressed, go to work. Come back home at night, sleep - the pattern goes on. Not only is this kind of life is colorless, it can quickly become stressful.
The good news is, you don't need to do a lot or spend much in order to make your schedule less monotonous, minimizing anxiety at the same time. Happiness is a choice, after all, and part of it involves relaxing. So here are some astonishingly simple ways to chill out after work. No, you don't need to pack for a weekend getaway.
1. Go unplugged. You've just done your 8 hours or more in an air-conditioned area, surrounded by electronic gadgets and the like. Once home, turn off your mobile, tablet, even your mp3 player. That way, there's no planning messages to send, calls to make, and so on.
2. Breathe in. Sit in a peaceful place and totally focus on your inhaling and exhaling. Even just 5 minutes will work wonders.
3. Get your game on. If you can't see yourself going unplugged for a day, use technology to help you relax instead. Don't check Facebook, Twitter, or other social media accounts, and don't just browse online either. Instead, take an hour to play a video game of your choice, no matter how recent or 'old'. Just make sure you sit up properly, not slouch in your chair or on the couch.
4. Prepare a meal. Experiment or improvise in the kitchen, or follow a fixed recipe. Eating a well-balanced meal that nourishes your body helps to bring you back into balance, enhancing your mood. As a result, you feel considerably less stressed out.
5. Take a bath. Fill the bathtub with water and add a few drops of aromatic oils – like lavender. Use the time to clean yourself thoroughly, and lounge in the tub for a while. It's 'me' time, so don't rush it, even if you want to get out before you get prune-y.
6. Really enjoy an activity. This is one of the easiest solutions for a bad day you could ever try. Performing something you prefer takes your mind off disturbing things and will help you loosen up, and it can help with you learning how to overcome depression. Read a book, draw or doodle – regardless of your hobby, it's an awesome way to unwind.
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