Want To Relax After a Long Day?
Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:18 PM
Have you ever felt that you are absolutely drained and don't have any energy left? Well, I certainly have. (And way too often.) Anyway, if you haven't - good for you. I envy you, seriously. But if you've got the same answer as me, then here are some pretty ordinary, yet helpful tips on how to relax after a tiresome day.
1.
Make a bubble bath! Bath bombs and bathing salts can be a great way to gain some energy. And besides, it's also good for your body - softens skin! (And who
doesn't want soft skin?)
2.
Listen to calm, relaxing music. Not hard rock or something like that. (Although I'm a big fan of hard rock, just for the record.) You should make a playlist/collection of classical music, like Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin, etc. But if you don't like these, you can also listen to movies' soundtracks (like Lord of The Ring, Narnia), which are kind of slow. Enya is also one of my favourites, when it comes to relaxing.
4.
Eat food. You gain energy from eating. Makes sense, right? But! "Sugar and caffeine are your enemies, as they both cause severe ups and downs, upsetting your body's ability to regulate energy. Instead of sugary, carbohydrate loaded snacks (like cookies or granola bars), eat fresh fruits and whole grain breads or crackers (sugar-free). Make sure you get plenty of low-calorie protein, like that found in chicken, fish, whole grains, beans, dark leafy vegetables, or low-fat dairy."
5.
Do yoga. It's really healthy! If you don't know where to start, visit a course.
6. Imagine that you are somewhere else.
Fantasize about anything you want!
7.
Find a quiet place, where you can relax - for example your room. But you can also go out and walk or swim, these help a lot, too.
8.
Do activites that relax you. So, basically, your hobbies. Draw, play on an instrument, sew, etc.
And now, let's move on to my daily (?) ranting. I'm starting to get the feeling that people are actually reading the blog, already. When I got my first comment, I was really surprised. Which is ridiculous, I know. But I'm happy! So thanks, everyone.
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