CHILL OUT

"Relaxation"



Relaxation is a where you feel calm and able to manage day-to-day life. If you have a busy life, this can be hard. Relaxation has many mental and physical health benefits, and the techniques can be practised almost anywhere. I struggle to relax but I am trying harder to do so.


So....Relax. You deserve it, it's good for you, and it takes less time than you think. So have a look at my tips below and try and do one everyday. 

RELAXATION TIPS:

• Go for a walk
• Take the time to notice things around you
• Listen to music
• Play your favourite sport
• Take a hot bath/shower or spa ( lie back, no distractions)
• Go to the movies or watch a movie at home
• visit a friend
• Go for a swim
• Do a puzzle or board game
• Read a book
• Give your thumbs a rest (no phone, iPad, tablet, laptop)
• Once a day get away (Checking out for 10-15 minutes is reviving. Find a place where you can be alone—the attic, the bathroom, a quiet cafe, a big tree and wipe the slate clean for a few minutes. Do whatever it is that relaxes you: Meditate, read a novel, sing or sip tea etc;. 
• Make love;)
• Sit in the Sun
• Get yourself a massage 
• Concentrate on your breathing
• Meditate/Yoga ( There are alot of tutorials on youtube)
• Get a adult colouring book (you can get cheap ones from Target/Kmart)
• Write a diary
• Watch cartoons
• Go Skateboarding
• Go for a drive 
• Learn to play a musical instrument 
• live without technology for a day
• Go shopping
• Learn something new
• Turn your alarm off and have a sleep in
• Have time alone
• Go to the beach
• Cuddle (your partner, dog, mum, dad, best friend, anyone)
• Visit an aquarium/zoo
• Go star gazing
• Clean your room/house
• buy new homewares
• stretch
• Stay in your pj's all day

If you have any relaxation tips feel free to leave a comment.

PEACE X

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