It is amazing how stressed out everyone is these days. Between dealing with bills, and work, and parenting, and everyone being over extended, it is no wonder so many people feel stressed. Because we are all going at 100mph, it is important that each day, we find time to do something, anything, that lets you unwind. Besides being good for your mental health, it is also good for your physical health. If you are looking for ways to relax, here are some of my favorite ideas.
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Ways to Relax and Unwind
Reading
Reading is a great way to relax. It can help you go to a place that is far away from your problems. Or you can read about something you enjoy like bird watching or traveling. If you have an Amazon account, you can read Kindle Books for free or at a discounted price.
Listen to Podcasts
There are so many podcasts about just about everything. You can listen to people talk about almost any subject. From parenting to crafts, to anything you can imagine.
Drawing
Journalling
Like when you were younger and kept a diary, journalling is good for getting out everything in your head. It doesn’t have to be deep and meaningful, and it doesn’t have to be personal. Just write about your day, if there is something you wish you could talk to someone about or how you are feeling. If you don’t enjoy writing, doodle. It is just a way to get everything out.
Colour
There are so many adult
Take up a Hobby
Hobbies are great to relax. Learn how to knit or sew. Play with clay. Learn to build something. Plant something and create a garden.
Exercise
Even if you think that you don’t enjoy exercise, it might be because you haven’t found something you like. Try different classes. Go for a walk. try training for a 5K. Learn a sport. It doesn’t matter what it is as long as you enjoy it and it lets you unwind. If you’re not used to exercising regularly you’re likely to be sore for the next few days but luckily a massage is also proven to relax the body and mind.
You can find a local masseuse by searching online for ‘deep tissue massage in Jacksonville, FL‘ (or elsewhere relevant) and reading through the most highly reviewed results. There are several types of massage and by conducting online research you can find the right treatment for you. For your mental health and your physical health, it is important to unwind. Use these ideas to find something to help you relax.
For your mental health and your physical health, it is important to unwind. Use these ideas to find something to help you unwind.
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126 Comments
I unwind with a book on the sofa or a good true crime podcast x
I unwind with a glass of rose wine x
Bed, soaps and chocolates. I love the evening.
unwind with a glass of rose wine
I like a deep warm bath.
so many ways!
wine
good book
good film
good friends
love
moonlight and starshine
A wood fire and a good book
I like to paint I like watercolours and oils it’s very relaxing and therapeutic . Thanks for the chance to win this lovely set
A hot bath then a glass of wine
Sitting down with a good book, my cat and a nice cup of coffee helps me relax.
sit down with a cup of tea and read for maybe half an hour with the radio on very quietly
Snuggles with my dog.
I absolutely love watercolours, I paint each week to reduce my anxiety levels. I would love to win this amazing prize:) Thank you for a chance
I unwind by drawing and then have a nice hot bubble bath.
I like to meditate at the end of a busy day, as it really helps me to relax.
Hot shower and a good book or involving TV drama for me.
glass of wine and some music x
play video games
A hot bubble bath and a glass of wine.
A book and my four cats xx
TV, white wine spritzer and cats.
long hot bath
Shut my eyes for 15 minutes in complete silence!
I unwind with a magazine and a cup of tea.
Feet up, cup of tea and a colouring book. Fav tv programme on in the background.
Wine, bath, music
Normally a chilled glass of white wine and a good book is my favourite way of relaxing
A cup of tea and a book
ill take the dog for a long walk then home, cuddle with the guinea pigs them bath and a read 🙂
Since I started my new course I have really enjoyed drawing and painting. It really helps me to process.
I sleep, an early night is often needed!
Once the husband is home, then we have a cuddle on the sofa and just chat, cant go wrong with a cuddle!
A long coastal path walk
I grab a book and go to bed x
I go for an evening stroll with my husband
I’ve never tried watercolours
An hour in the hottub!
By entering competitions of course, thankyou for the competition x
shutting the living room door once the children have gone to bed and having a cuppa while catching up with some tv
I enjoy relaxing with a nice glass of wine and listening to the radio
I pick a new book to read or pick up where I left off with my latest one under a very snuggly blanket and cuddle up with my cat.
A hot decaf coffee and a good book always make me feel better if I’ve had a hard day!
When kids are in bed I either have a glass of Baileys (- or a cheaper alternative) or a cup of coffee, find a good film to watch and lie out on the settee.
Listen to mary j Blige and and eat chocolate
i watch a bit of tv then have a Horlicks and read a good Murder mystery or Thriller
i watch a bit of tv then have a Horlicks and read a good Murder mystery or Thriller which always get me relaxed the more mystery the better
I unwind by walking my dog. Nature always relaxes me 🙂
with a book and glass of wine
Nice cup of hot tea and some knitting
I like to have a long soak in the bath x
I have a read of a book or I do some crocheting
I nice long bath with the music playing and candles lit
Cup of tea a chocolate biscuit and a bath! I wish i was one of these people who relaxed by cleaning tho!
I kick off my shoes, grab a book and enjoy a nice glass of wine.
i unwind with a video game, usual an RPG like skyrim
Bath with a Lush bathbomb
It goes a little something like this, the evening to myself, the house is fairly clean, clean bedding, a pamper shower (a shower where I shave myself and exfoliate!), moisturize, clean PJ’s, a takeaway, diet cola, movie of my choice! WOW !
By having a cuddle with my cats x
I unwind with a bath and a book!
A good book in bed with a cup of tea normally
I love to draw and colour
I like to play video games in my underpants.
I like to relax by doing mindfulness colouring or crochet.
I unwind by knitting and watching the soaps
I unwind by knitting and watching the soaps or reading a good book
I unwind with a nice hot bath, a hot totty then read a book in bed
I like to lie in the bath and listen to some music to unwind
A glass of red wine and a good book x
Taking the dog for a walk
I walk the dogs then settle down with a good book
A nice cup of tea while watching neighbours
I like to have a walk outside – around the garden or much longer with a dog. It’s always calming and joyful.
A soak in the bath with a good book and wine
A long hot soak………
A long hot bath with a book
Bubble bath and a good book in front of the fire.
I mainly unwind by listening to music. I’d like to add more creative activities to my relaxation time, though.
I like to read a couple of chapters in my latest reading book
I relax and watch tv or read a book
Either reading or cross-stitch.
I unwind by laying on the couch with a nice cup of tea, flicking through all my crafting mags
A lovely stress free soak in the bath, then enter a few comps after
Watching an old comedy on television and later to help me drift off to sleep, I read a crime fiction novel.
Usually reading or playing some mini games on my phone. 🙂
I like to take my time cooking, do some yoga or paint to wind down after work.
Find a good documentary to watch on Netflix 🙂
I love to get lost in a book once the kids are asleep
Playing with my dogs
Feet up with a glass of wine
I like to have a soak in the bath with a good book x
An hour of crafting helps me relax. Drawing, colouring , painting or sewing all help.
Walks with my dog
I unwind by entering competitions on my computer. It takes my mind off everything else
walking the dog
Always a dog walk , which usually blows away any cobwebs. Depending on what time I’m home I also make silver clay jewellery, which I find creative and absorbing .
i like to read in the bath
Listen to music.
A good book and a glass of wine
I unwind by cooking a delicious meal
I spend time with my pets!
A nice hot steamy bath and then get cosy on the sofa and watch a good programme or film
I like to read and also make my own greetings cards
I started doing yoga at home a few months ago. Its been a big help. Then lots of chocolate of course.
feet up watching tv
A long soak in a lavender bubble bath!
I likke to sit and watch the birds at the bird feeder in the garden
Sit down and watch the telly
I love to curl up with a good book x
With a nice cup of tea and catch up on corrie
feet up watching films
a good book and a glass of wine
Mug (Jug) of coffee and crafting
A nice hot brew, bubble bath and get comfortable to watch the soaps.
Bubble bath with a magazine
A lovely bath and a hot chocolate x
I listen to classical music – or if it is early enough I go for a walk in the park, or even just sit in the garden for a while. Nature is very calming.
I love colouring in or reading with a nice scented candle in the background.
A long, hot bubble bath does it for me. Lovely!
Watch tv
I love to listen to my daughter practicing her piano x
I just love reading stories with Bertie…..my favourite time of the day
A cup.of tea in front of the TV with some soaps
I love to do craft work, making cards, colouring in, drawing and meditating.
A strong cup of tea, a soak in the bath listening to my favourite songs
I unwind by getting out my watercolors and sketchpad and work on my technique
I like to put some music on and have a cup of tea!