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There is never a dull moment when it comes to living your life. There are schedules to follow, deadlines to meet, big shoes to fill, and more to live a good lifestyle. With that said, stress can build up easily and get the best of you. You can lose your focus and not be feeling your best self accomplish your days.
When the stress is building up, it’s great to give yourself a break, whether it is for a whole day or just for ten minutes. It’s always great to give yourself and your body a break from your busy schedule. Gather all your favourite things and do little activities that make you happy. If you want to try something different, or do not know where to start, get the following pieces to get you on your way to being relaxed.
Use Your Favorite Skin Product
Start it off with some self-care. Your skin is the home for your body. Give it some love with your favourite skincare product. Choose your choice of lotion, cleanser, moisturizer, or mask. Decide if you want to care for the entire body or a piece like a face only.
Does your piece make you feel sleepy or confident? No matter what, make sure it leaves you feeling positive and your best self. Lather yourself and make yourself feel extremely refreshed. Be a brand new you if you can. Enjoy this quick moment that makes your skin feel better. Not only are you caring for yourself, but you are uplifting yourself as well.
Tie Your Hair Away With Your Favorite Scrunchie
These are making a comeback! Those fluffy and colourful scrunchies are a great way to express yourself. Not only that, style your hair in a high ponytail, a fluffy bun, or wear it on your wrist like a bracelet. The scrunchie you choose should make you feel pretty and happy.
If you would like, go ahead and switch scrunchies. Play with as many scrunchies as you’d like and style your hair until you are happy with it. Making yourself feel great is always a great thing. Build your confidence and feel positive about your own self.
Choose Your Favorite Pair of Socks
Especially during the cold season, your feet can be so chilled you need to put on socks. There are a variety of socks you can choose from, fluffy, polka dot, short, long, and more. No matter the socks you choose, get your most unique socks and put them on. Feel cosy and happy about the pattern of your socks.
Socks is a piece of clothing that is often forgotten about or at least not given much effort. Although socks hide under the shoes, the ankle area is most likely to always exposed. But, socks are more for you, the sole person who chooses to wear a certain pair for a reason. Let your socks define your mood or brighten your mood for you.
Wear Your Most Cozy Sweater
Get your favourite hoodie, oversized jacket, or fluffy sweater. This piece of clothing should make you feel comfortable and wrap around you like a security blanket. Feel warm and safe with your chosen piece of warmth.
With socks and a comfy hoodie, the feeling of warm happiness and feeling yourself without the need of impressing anyone is set. Relax in your clothes. You might as well try on other comfy clothing pieces as well to get into the whole character of feeling relaxed.
Spend Time With Your Favorite Book
Do a fun activity for yourself. Get a book to read, colour, or write in. Let your stress go by giving yourself some quality time alone. Clear your mind with however much time you give yourself to relax.
Express yourself through crayons, words, or putting yourself in a story. It is great to get away from the real world. Use the time to reflect on yourself as well. How are you doing? What can you change to make your days easier? You are the best person to make yourself feel better and grow.
Taste Your Favorite Drink
Treat yourself and your taste buds to a little dessert. Go easy with a cup of tea or a slice of pie. Take the time to make your special drink and include a little dessert to complete your time to relax. Food is great to uplift your feelings and make you feel satisfied at any time during any occasion.
Take your time with every sip and bite. Close your eyes and taste the flavours you have chosen yourself to enjoy. Have no regrets and sit back after you have devoured your treat.
Listening and Watching
Grab your trusted piece of technology, whether it is the tv, your phone, laptop, or other. Gift yourself with some music time, or watch a movie you’d enjoy. Watching and listening is a great way to take your mind away from things. This is a great relaxing activity as well.
Taking time away to listen to your feelings is great. Express yourself through song lyrics or watch an episode to get you feeling better. Watch something cheesy or mysterious. Whatever helps you feel better, do it.
For Yourself
It is important to set time aside for yourself. Whenever you are not feeling yourself, take time away for yourself to give yourself a restart. When stressed, it can really take its toll on the body, mentally, emotionally, and maybe even physically.
Spend time doing the things your love or little things like the ones listed above to help relax you. In a way, push the reset button that will help you get back on your feet and conquer the day. Every now and then, when you lose that speed in your schedule, give yourself much needed attention.
Relaxing is important. Give your mind, body and yourself a break from the real world. Enjoy the little things and some of the big things while you are at it. It’s important to put yourself first and give yourself the self-care you need.
