EmmeNation is on a mission to bring you the best advice on how to live a healthy, stress-free life. We owe it to ourselves to take some time to simply relax, renew, and recharge. The following are sure-fire ways to loosen up and just relax! Have fun with these
Bring out the kid in you
Choose a day, maybe twice a month, to be your child self again. Go to the park and swing. Draw on the driveway with colored chalk. Watch funny movies in your pajamas well into the afternoon. Do something that is carefree and fun! This technique is sure to lower your stress levels and whenever you feel stressed all over again, remember the time you ran through your garden sprinklers in a suit.
Keep learning
Research research research! There are tons of affordable spas and free yoga sessions across the United States. The more time you dedicate to living a healthy, stress-free lifestyle, the more attainable it actually is. Check out these affordable and sometimes free spas and yoga sessions.
Relaxation retreats
If all else fails, try a relaxation retreat like the Mill House Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in East Hampton, NY. Wellness retreats are a chance for you to escape the every day stresses of life and indulge in energy healing, life coaching, yoga, and pilates, to name a few. This short getaway is sure to have you return home in a completely new state of mind. Check out many more relaxation retreats like this one at Best American Retreats.
Art or Photography
Head over to your local Michael’s store and pick up some inexpensive art supplies. The world is your canvas. Or take a basic digital camera and walk over to your favorite park. An hour or two of your day is all it takes to reach complete tranquility. No need to worry about perfection, just let your thoughts flow through your canvas. Spending time outdoors is a very effective form of stress relief.
Self massages
Here’s a quick and easy way to unwind when no one is around to help.
- Place both hands on your shoulders and neck.
- Squeeze with your fingers and palms.
- Rub vigorously, keeping shoulders relaxed.
- Wrap one hand around the other forearm.
- Squeeze the muscles with thumb and fingers.
- Move up and down from your elbow to fingertips and back again.
Step away from technology
It’s easy to get consumed in the daily confines of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and every other social network known to man. But how will your brain quiet down if it is constantly working? Take a couple of hours and grab a book or meditate. Starting your day off at peace will give you a completely new attitude on life.
Namaste, EmmeNation!
Love these suggestions! Bring Out the Kid in You is my favorite. Last night, my girlfriends and I went to the beach and played glow in the dark beach bocce. Lightning flashed in the warm sky as we played, talked and giggled in the sand. It was awesome!