There are so many ways to relax and unwind after a stressful week at work, Here we look at some of the best ways to relieve you’re stress and recharge those batteries when all of the chaos of your working week is over.
Go For a Walk
Going outdoors can really help you to decompress. It doesn’t matter whether you go on a long walk or whether you just go on a stroll down the street because walking loosens up the tension in your body and it also gives you the chance to take a breather. There have been a huge number of studies done on this and they all show that walking can boost your hormones and even your endorphins. It even helps you to meditate, which can work wonders for your memory and attention span. If you want to get even more benefits from this then consider going out on a walk with your friends or even your family. Social support can strengthen your emotional resilience and it can also help you to spend some much-needed time with your loved ones.
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Workout
There really is no better way for you to feel pumped than working out. Staying sedentary can have a huge impact on your mental health and it can also harm your stress resilience too. There are plenty of ways for you to relax after a long week, but this is one that you won’t want to miss out on. Exercising can reduce your stress hormones and it can also help you to relax your mind.
Read a Book
Reading can be a fantastic way for you to unwind when you’re stressed. It can help you to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and it gives you the chance to become fully engrossed in the world of storytelling. Books can broaden your horizon and they can also solidify your knowledge, which in turn can boost your self-esteem.
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Switch off Social Media
Social media can really cause drama. When you are stressed, you might not want to hear about what is happening in everyone else’s lives as this can add to your own frustration. If you can, you need to try and power down as much as possible. Turn off whatever gadget you have on-hand, whether it is your phone, your tablet or even your computer. When you do this, you can then help yourself to disconnect and you can also avoid being too caught up with what the online world has to offer.
Take a Nap
Working long hours can be exhausting to say the least and it really is enough to send your stress levels through the roof. Sleep is essential if you want to function well and if you are deprived of it then this can have a huge and negative impact on your happiness. If you want to stop this from happening, then try and take a nap during the day. This is especially useful if you are getting less than 8 hours of sleep per day.
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Have a Coffee
It doesn’t matter whether you are a coffee drinker or whether you prefer a nice cup of tea because sometimes all you need to do is just sit and enjoy it. You will feel rejuvenated by the end of it and you may even find that your stress is soothed as a result. If you want to take things to that next level, then you need to try and add a snack to the equation. This will boost your endorphins and it also gives you the chance to focus on yourself for a change.
Have a Long Shower
A warm shower or even a long bath can really help you to unwind. It releases the tension in your muscles and there really is no better way for you to end a stressful week. You can wash away all of the stress that you have experienced, and you can also really help yourself to unwind. If you want to help yourself even more then consider lighting some candles or even investing in some bath salts.
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Get Creative and Make Something
Creating things can be an outlet for your frustration. This is especially the case if you have had a stressful week at work. Get out your guitar and play something, or even take a drawing pad and jot something down. When you do this, you can then begin to really relax, and you can also help yourself to let go for a little while.
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Whilst some of these ideas are no brainers…never feel guilty for spending time on yourself, you need to recharge your batteries and by doing these little things; will help your body to relax and repair itself and help you to enjoy your free time away from work and be ready for that early morning call when it is time to return.
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