Whether you’re stressed from work or dealing with your kids, you need to take time to decompress. Taking some time for yourself allows your brain to reset and helps you better handle stressful situations.
As many as 64% of American’s have said that they don’t have the time necessary to take care of themselves. Don’t become one of those statistics. Here are some ways you can unwind and relax.
1. Massage
Whether you choose to go to a local massage parlor or the Atlanta School of Massage Therapy, a massage can be a great way to decompress when you don’t have a lot of time. A massage is dedicated, quiet time where your phone is turned off and all you have to do is lay there and relax. Not only will a massage help your mental well-being, but it will also help your physical well-being. When you walk around with tension in your muscles, it creates more aches and pains that make doing day-to-day tasks harder to do.
2. Weekend Getaway
If you aren’t pressed for time, consider going on a getaway for the weekend. You can choose to go with a friend or loved one or go by yourself. When choosing where to go, choose somewhere close, but that still has interest to you. You don’t want to spend most of your weekend traveling. That will do the exact opposite of what you’re trying to accomplish on the getaway. Also, avoid overbooking yourself on the trip. Too many activities will add to your feeling of chaos.
3. Meditation
If you absolutely don’t have time to devote to a massage or trip, then you can at least do some meditation. Meditation has been shown to put your body into a deep state of relaxation, which can help reduce stress and focus your attention.
There are many different kinds of meditation that you can choose from, such as:
- Tai Chi
- Guided
- Mindfulness
- Transcendental
- Guided
- Mantra
Go through a few different kinds and find the best one for you.
