Probably the most relaxing thing for me is a nice long shower with my favorite scented body wash, body lotion, and nice scented candles. Not to go all New Age here, but aromatherapy is really underrated. Whenever I’m stressed out, especially if I can’t sleep, this really does the trick to make me unwind and relax.
Other things that help me relax:
- Cuddling with my kitties
- Looking at LOLs on Pinterest
- A cup of hot tea
- Lazing around with a good book and a blanket
If it’s not so much a matter of unwinding but rather a lot of nervous energy or anger, I need to do something physical to release all that stress. It can be a full-blown deep cleaning of the house or a huge hike–getting out and getting moving really seems to work to drain away the tension, both mentally and physically.
What helps you relax? Leave me a comment and let me know!
20 Comments
Katrin
Cuddling with my pets is definitely a great way to relax. The always make me feel better!
Martha Woods
Definitely!
TheBookWormMama
Lazing around with a good book and a blanket is heaven. You can’t get much better.
Martha Woods
Agreed!
Jasmine
I like a warm bath and a book, a nap, 30 minutes on the elliptical usually knocks the crabby out of me, biking to do an errand, and I agree aromatherapy is sooo underrated – even if I can just smell a bit of my perfume on my clothes it makes me feel better.
Martha Woods
Seems like baths and books are high on everyone’s list today! Must be the grey weather.
BTW I finally got ahold of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, since you recommended it–good way to spend the rest of the day, I think :)
Amanda Rose
What is it about tea and a blanket that make reading a book so much better?
I use these exact techniques to relax…except the LOL one haha.
Amanda Rose
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Martha Woods
I don’t know! It’s just not complete without it! Although, sometimes I just end up getting too comfy and falling asleep and then the tea gets cold. :D
Vicki M. Taylor
Reading, writing in my journal, doing a jigsaw puzzle. They all help me relax as well. Taking a shower seems to zap the stress out of me. Have a blessed day. Followed you from SITS.
Martha Woods
Reading is a slice of heaven in a busy day! :) Thanks for stopping by!
Be-Quoted.com
You hit it on the head with the book and hot tea. I’m all in for that. Writing, candles, and listening to music also tops my lists of relaxing things.
Martha Woods
Music is awesome too! Especially if you need to drown out noisy neighbors :D
M.
Those all sound really extra good around now. (It’s the morning. I am not a morning person. Made worse by the fact that it’s a work day.)
Martha Woods
I feel ya–I’m not a morning person either. Or an afternoon person. Or a night person…
Pang Ly
A facial mask. I really enjoy the Missha sheet mask. They have a cooling and refreshing effect that I find very relaxing. My skin feels incredible afterward. I also find online shopping relaxing, hehe.
Martha Woods
I’ve never tried the Missha ones! I get a little too into the online shopping :D and then I overfill the cart! LOL.
Yun, The Polish Hideout
I call anything relaxing if I’m not working, blogging, or cleaning… which is almost never lol. :D
~ Yun
Martha Woods
LOL I feel the same way sometimes!
Frannie Pantz
Oh I have really needed some relaxation lately as well. I personally like a good Starbucks, a quiet place and a great shopping trip!
Martha Woods
Shopping and Starbucks sure sounds good to me right now!