The weeks where you just want to lock the door on a Friday evening, wrap yourself in a blanket and never have to face the world again! So what's the best way to unwind after one of those particularly stressful weeks?
Here are 5 ways I like to unwind when life gets on top of me a bit.
1) Get Lost In A Good Movie
I'm sure this goes without saying and is no doubt the go-to for most people, but nothing relaxes me more than snuggling down with my favourite blanket and some yummy treats, and immersing myself into someones else's world via a good film.
With Netflix & Amazon Prime there's always something new to watch, but my favourite thing to do when I'm having a particularly tough time with anxiety is to put on an old favourite.
There's something so comforting about the familiarity of a movie I know well, no nasty surprises in store - just the good memories that my favourite flicks bring. The Sound Of Music, Grease and Steel Magnolias are all go-to choices for me!
A few hours spent watching Maria fall in love with Captain Von Trapp again, or singing along to the Grease classics and I can feel the stresses of the week just melting away - I find it even more relaxing if I pair the movie with a nice cup of CBD tea, too. I prefer the tea but CBD can be used in so many different ways, you can browse seed shops like Zamnesia or even try a CBD bath oil.
2) Take Up A New Fitness Class
Fitness classes can be a great way to unwind and destress, and with so many different class types on offer now there is truly something for every ability level.
Whether you fancy yourself as a bit of a dancer or would prefer something more sports based, there's sure to be something to suit your tastes.
One great way to destress is to take up a sport like Badminton - as well as being a great way to unwind it also gives you a great workout and it doesn't have to cost a lot either, with a pretty low start-up cost - you can get all of the equipment from a site like www.badmintonhq.co.uk - you'll be on the courts and feeling great in no time!
3) Have A Bedroom Boogie
Nothing gets me out of a bad head space faster than good uplifting music does, and putting on my favourite tunes and having a good dance around my bedroom can really help to lift my spirits quickly!
I've created a Happy Songs playlist on my phone full of all the music that I find really helps to lift my spirits - ranging from uplifting pop classics to songs that evoke good memories and feelings for me - it always works to pull me out of a funk in an instant.
If I'm feeling particularly energetic, I also really like to put on The Fitness Marshall's youtube channel and join in with his funny & energetic dance exercise videos. They're so good for getting a bit out of breath and lifting the spirit! Gentle exercise can be so therapeutic.
4) Get Retro & Play A Video Game!
It had been years since I'd bothered playing a video game until very recently, it was something I always leave to my kids! But a few months back I decided on a whim to buy The Sims 2 - a game I used to really love and would play until the early hours most days.
I started playing it of an evening once the kids had gone to bed, and I fell straight back in love with creating my Sims ideal homes and planning out their life stories - it's so much fun and I've loved playing it again.
It really manages to suck me in, leaving me completely distracted from any every day stresses and strains - ideal!
5) Try Your Hand At Something Creative
I have to admit to not being the most creative of people, but I've often thought how relaxing it must be for those who have a talent for the likes of sewing/knitting/embroidery to spend some time of an evening getting stuck in to something creative.
I think the important thing is to remember not to focus on results for this one - I'm not artistically gifted and so I can get easily disheartened by what I end up producing but it's not about that, it's about the experience and getting lost in the process of being creative and expressing yourself through some kind of art.
I quite fancy trying my hand at some painting, and I recently bought a book to help me learn how to draw properly - it certainly helps me to unwind, and if I'm not feeling up to anything too intense then a bit of mindful colouring works a treat too! Home Bargains have some great colouring books for adults.
What's your favourite way to unwind after a stressful week? I'd love to hear your ideas!
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3) Have A Bedroom Boogie
Nothing gets me out of a bad head space faster than good uplifting music does, and putting on my favourite tunes and having a good dance around my bedroom can really help to lift my spirits quickly!
I've created a Happy Songs playlist on my phone full of all the music that I find really helps to lift my spirits - ranging from uplifting pop classics to songs that evoke good memories and feelings for me - it always works to pull me out of a funk in an instant.
If I'm feeling particularly energetic, I also really like to put on The Fitness Marshall's youtube channel and join in with his funny & energetic dance exercise videos. They're so good for getting a bit out of breath and lifting the spirit! Gentle exercise can be so therapeutic.
4) Get Retro & Play A Video Game!
It had been years since I'd bothered playing a video game until very recently, it was something I always leave to my kids! But a few months back I decided on a whim to buy The Sims 2 - a game I used to really love and would play until the early hours most days.
I started playing it of an evening once the kids had gone to bed, and I fell straight back in love with creating my Sims ideal homes and planning out their life stories - it's so much fun and I've loved playing it again.
It really manages to suck me in, leaving me completely distracted from any every day stresses and strains - ideal!
5) Try Your Hand At Something Creative
I have to admit to not being the most creative of people, but I've often thought how relaxing it must be for those who have a talent for the likes of sewing/knitting/embroidery to spend some time of an evening getting stuck in to something creative.
I think the important thing is to remember not to focus on results for this one - I'm not artistically gifted and so I can get easily disheartened by what I end up producing but it's not about that, it's about the experience and getting lost in the process of being creative and expressing yourself through some kind of art.
I quite fancy trying my hand at some painting, and I recently bought a book to help me learn how to draw properly - it certainly helps me to unwind, and if I'm not feeling up to anything too intense then a bit of mindful colouring works a treat too! Home Bargains have some great colouring books for adults.
What's your favourite way to unwind after a stressful week? I'd love to hear your ideas!
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