Whether you have a ten-minute break or a few hours to spare, here are some activities you can do to unwind and clear your mind in between work, school, or the general, everyday insanity we face in our modern society.
Sit in the sun
Just soak it up and pretend you’re on an exotic beach somewhere. The imagination is a powerful tool; use it to let your mind escape.
Exercise
Stretch, do some yoga, or even try something intense that will make you sweat like spin classes or running.
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Make a board of your dream vacation or something that you can look forward to one day. It may seem silly or farfetched by having goals and dreams gives aspirations to work towards, making stress worth it.
Baking from scratch
Bake a delicious treat and then give it away. You will feel accomplished and you can brighten someone else’s day.
Calling A Friend
Contact someone that knows you well that you can just be natural around and laugh with. Laughing is the best medicine after all.
Reading a Magazine
Focusing on a topic or having your mind be stimulated by images will create a distraction from your stress allowing your mind to become clear. You will be able to approach your work again feeling refreshed and inspired.
Crafting
Using your hands to create art can be challenging, but the challenge will require your full attention preventing you from thinking about the pressure you are under.
Listening to Music
Have a go to playlist with a theme- summer, swing music, romantic songs, or anything that allows you to envision an event and takes you away.
Organizing/Cleaning
Feeling guilty about taking a break? Organizing and cleaning can be justified because it’s a necessity to maintaining a healthy standard of living.
Being in a stressed or anxious state of mind is never stylish. Keep calm, try one of these activities, and live fashionably on.
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