You deserve some time to relax this month. In this week’s Wildwood Park Blog we’ll be sharing some relaxation tips and ideas for a stress-free month. Try out one or more these suggestions here in Arlington, VA.
Make a stress ball. A stress ball can be a great way to take you out of stress-mode and into the present moment. Try out this DIY stress ball project from WikiHow.
Practice meditation. Meditation is a great way to let go of stress and worries. Spend a few minutes breathing and noticing your thoughts. Use Headspace if you’ve never practiced meditation before.
Use essential oils. Some essential oils are great for relaxation. Use lavender to calm your mind. Orange can also help you to feel better overall and energize you.
Do something creative. Creativity can help you to let go of worries and daily concerns. A daily practice of being creative will reap great benefits.
Lie down. Simply lying your head down on a pillow can help you to relax your mind as well as your neck and scalp muscles that can get tense when you’re stressed. Practice progressive relaxation to also help you relax those muscles.
Prioritize tasks. Are there any things that you’re worrying about today that are on tomorrow’s to-do list or aren’t realistic to worry about today? Focus on what you can do today and prioritize those tasks. Ask yourself what you can accomplish in this present moment with the time you have taking into account your emotional state.
Do yoga. Yoga has been shown to relieve stress. Penetrating Postures tells us, “Yoga helps dampen the body’s stress response by reducing levels of the hormone cortisol, which...can wreak havoc on the body when one is chronically stressed. So reducing the body’s cortisol level is generally considered a good thing.” Practice yoga to decrease stress as well as to increase feel-good hormones our body releases during a practice.
How do you relieve stress in and out of your apartment space? Share your ideas with us in the comments. Thanks for reading and be sure to visit again soon!