If you are feeling like you need a breather, you might need a few tips and tricks to destress and unwind. Try some of these tips below to feel lighter, happier and ready to tackle your day again!

 

  1. Read! Set aside a few minutes to pick up your favorite author or try a new one.
  2. Take a bath. Add a few Epsom salts to the bath and set a timer. A bath doesn’t have to last a long time, ten minutes can melt your stress away.
  3. Take a walk outside! Lace up your shoes and explore a new part of your own neighborhood.
  4. Unsubscribe from unnecessary e-mails. Who doesn’t have promotional e-mails from bonuses and rewards programs they no longer need? Your head will feel better with fewer e-mails telling you to buy something you don’t need.
  5. Send a happy text to a friend or loved one. You’ll make their day, and it only takes a few minutes.
  6. Put on a new music playlist. Create something new that is fun, relaxing or inspiring on your favorite music channel.
  7. Color! Coloring can help you to unwind, and doesn’t have to be fancy. If you’re looking for the perfect themed book, check out an adult coloring book series.
  8. Try a new beauty treatment you’ve been meaning to. This could be a face mask, painting your nails, deep conditioning your hair or whatever else you’ve been meaning to try.
  9. Watch a guilty pleasure TV show.
  10. Pet your favorite animal. Have a dog, cat, rabbit or another favorite buddy? Show them a little extra love.
  11. Write down three small achievable goals, and do them. Sometimes achieving small goals helps jump start us to tackling the next items on your to-do list.
  12. Make a list of things you are thankful for. It will help you put into perspective all the amazing things in your life that are going well.
  13. Start a donation box, and put at least three items you no longer need in it.
  14. Stretch!
  15. Take a break from social media. That likely means trying to also unplug from your phone for a bit.
  16. Drink more water. Keeping a bigger bottle can help track water progress.
  17. Ask a friend or family member for support. It can be as simple as a hug, or an outside perspective.

 

*Source: https://www.prettyopinionated.com/2017/07/ways-to-destress/