5 Ways to De-Stress After a Difficult Day

We all get those days where nothing seems to go right, either we are stressed out at work or just having a difficult time. For those kinds of days it's essential to set some time aside for yourself in order to relax and reboot your overloaded mind. Here are a few tips on how to spend some quality down time with yourself.

1. Have a bath

              

One of the ways I like to destress is by running myself a bath and using all my favourite products in it (usually Lush goodies!) Baths have many benefits not only in helping you unwind after a stressful day but it also can play an important role in boosting your immune system, it helps improve sleep and strengthens blood circulation! 

There are many different types of bath products that cater in helping the mind relax, but the ones I have found most beneficial are those that contain essential oils such as lavender and ylang-ylang.

2. Mediate or try yoga

You don't have to be an expert in yoga to reap the benefits of practisting it; it's a great way to start the day and wake your body up before your coffee! I have recently tried it for the first time and was amazed at how relaxed and calm I felt after just a 20 minute session. There are some great youtube tutorials out there if you don't have time to take a class or would just rather do it in the comfort of your own home. If yoga doesn't interest you mediation may! Meditation for 10 minutes every day helps clear your mind

and refocus your energy, it's quite difficult once you start to clear your mind completely and focus soley on your body but after a few sessions it gets easier! I use the Headspace app as it gives you daily mediation guidelines and is great if you are a beginner.

3. Coffee and a good book

Even the simplest things such as brewing up some delicious coffee and cosying up on the couch to read a good book is a great way to relax. Not only does reading take your mind of whatever maybe stressing you out, it's a simple and easy way to spend time with yourself.

4. Go for a walk

Yup, go for a walk! Whether it's just a short stroll around the block or to grab a coffee at your local coffee shop, going for a walk and getting some fresh air can work wonders for your mental health.

5. Watch a feel good film

There's nothing I like doing more than snuggling up with Netflix on a week night after a long day! Watching your favourite shows or film is a sure way to boost your mood. My favourites are any Wes Anderson films or my new favourite film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, if you haven't seen it, you should it is the definition of a great feel good film! So get on your comfy clothes, crack open that Ben and Jerrys ice-cream and spend a little me time! 

What are your tips for destressing?

Carly x

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