Life is stressful and sometimes the stress can overwhelm you, but there are steps you can take to learn how to relax. Normal everyday activities like grocery shopping or traffic jams can make you tense. You might find it hard to unplug from digital devices and streaming services in a 24/7 world. Work deadlines, handling the[…]
Learn to Channel Your Relaxation Breathing exercises can be helpful to reduce stress and anxiety and help you to relax at bedtime. The following seven breathing exercises can all be done easily on your own to help encourage your body and mind to relax and make sleep easier. Abdominal Breathing Abdominal breathing refers[…]
No time or budget for a weekend getaway? These cheap staycations are surprisingly luxurious. Remember to be safe and follow health guidelines in your community. Be creative and turn into an online activity with family and your friends. Or, create a bucket list for a staycation, long weekend or mental health day activities. […]
They only take a few minutes, promise! Whether you’re an athlete, spin junkie, or are just clocking in extra hours at your office desk, stretching can help prevent injury, loosen up tight muscles, and relax you. And, is there really any better way to chill out and calm your mind than a little me[…]
Apartment Balcony Gardening Tips to Get Started Your own private sanctuary may be only a few feet from your couch. An urban balcony garden adds peace to any place, whether you’re in student housing or a luxury high-rise. Living in the heart of a bustling city provides excitement and energy, but the apartment living[…]
Get Rid of Clutter to Promote a Relaxing Home Relaxing at home is easier if you have a relaxing home to enjoy! Sadly, many of us feel more stressed in our homes because they’re not decorated in a relaxing way. Elements that impact stress levels—clutter, smells, sounds and color, for example—can be altered, and probably[…]
People use this type of bath to treat sore muscles, insomnia, and other issues. See how it works, and how to take one. You pulled a muscle lifting weights at the gym. Or maybe your arthritis is acting up. Is there anything you can do, besides wait it out? Your grandma could have the answer. Epsom salt has been[…]
Box Breathing: What It Is and Why You Should Try It Despite the somewhat exotic name, box breathing is a very simple and even familiar type of stress management exercise. If you’ve ever found yourself inhaling and exhaling to a rhythm while you run or listen to music, you’ve taken the first steps. Box[…]
Props are required, allowing you to fully relax in each pose Restorative yoga is a time to relax and stretch, allowing your mind and body to be at ease. While you can enjoy a slow-moving restorative yoga class, it’s also very easy to do at home. You’ll find that a few simple poses offer[…]
Is Stress Inevitably Harmful To Health? Actually, no. There are several different types of stress that range from eustress, which is a positive and exciting form of stress, to chronic stress, which has been linked to many serious health issues and is the type of negative stress most often mentioned in the news. While[…]