1, 2, 3 Stree-Free
Here are some tips to de-stress your life. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in everything thats going on around us and we loose focus on ourselves, I guess thats life just happening the way it’s supposed to. A fast paced life is what keeps us facing deadlines, saving money, spending money, worring about bills, changing the oil in your car, feeding kids and the dogs, mowing the lawn, working overtime, saving for vacation, updating resumes, sending out resumes, and so on. It’s easy to get caught up. Here are some tips to help settle yourself down..
1. Get organized.. If only one drawer at a time, it really feels good to take that old junk drawer and pour it out on the table. Pull the garbage can close and toss everything you haven’t used or don’t need. Make different piles on the table of what you need and categorize. Once you’ve finished, everything has a place and that feels good to have some order re-claimed.
2. Try getting up a little earlier in the morning, make some tea or coffee (whatever your vice) and collect your thoughts. Having a little extra time in the morning to set aside for waking-up and planning out the day gives you a sense of control. No matter how crazy the day gets latter on, you still had that quiet time in the morning to prepare yourself mentally.
3. Try listening to sounds of nature or classical music. I know it sounds crazy but soft melodies and a trickling stream is so calming. There’s something about the pulse of ocean waves that makes you want to slow down your breathing and relax.
If nothing else, you can always schedule a massage for 30 minutes and unwind. It’s important to take care of yourself so you can take care of the people you love in your life.
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