A full day at work can be extremely taxing on your mind and body – no matter if you’re on your feet, sitting at a desk (at-home included) or consulting all over town. So, before you head out to meet friends for drinks or dinner, consider spending a few minutes of “you time” so that you give yourself a pause to healthily de-stress from the day. Here are seven easy to tips that can help you productively unwind, re-energizing your spirit and helping to make the most of your time out of the office.
- Meditate: Concentrating on your breath helps ease tension and fills you with oxygen. Here are some ideas on ways to meditate.
- Plants: Plants add oxygen to the air which has a calming effect. Either go for a long walk or fill your home with a few plants for the benefits – like some of these.
- Tea: Herbal teas (like chamomile) have a soothing effect, and if you want a little extra, try making a wellness tonic by adding some adaptogens.
- Work It Out: Doing a workout or short yoga practice alleviates tension and gets out pent up aggression.
- Foot Soak: A relaxing epsom salt soak helps reduce stress from the bottom up! This is a great recipe.
- Technology Off: Shutting down your devices helps the mind to rest.
- Face Mask: Applying your favorite mask helps calm from the top down! Here’s a list of my favorite clean non-toxic masks.
What helps you unwind after work?
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Yes to #3 and #4! I schedule my barre classes after work; they help break up the day and force me to leave my work thoughts at the office.
Changing clothes. Wipping my make up off. Walking barefoot. Playing (annoying her really) with the cat. Pouring tea and/or wine/drinks. Some music. Sunsets.
This is so important!
Mireia from TGL
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I def want to add some plants to my place. I just need to figure out which ones are safe around my dogs!
Blu
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Definitely workingout is the best. When I’m particularly stressed, I’ll even put on angry music like Disturbed or something and push myself at the gym. A good workout makes the stress of the day melt away and following up with a good shower or bath seals the deal.
Some nights I have left work too late for the gym..like 9:30 or even 11 when things get really stressful. On those days I like doing ‘triangle’ breathing and making some peppermint tea. Netflix comes in handy those nights too!
xoxo – Kelly
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Definitely putting on a face mask right now after reading this post!
Briana
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I love going for a walk at the end of my work day.
Foat soak and a hot tea are perfect for relaxing after a hard day. I need to do it!
xx
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Work out and tea do it for me! Face masks are always a nice treat :’)
Hannah / Words & Latte
Love this post so much! 🙂
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I love the idea of a face mask. It’s something that I don’t really do and it does sound like a nice way to treat myself. I’ll usually come home, take a hot nice shower, get into my cozy pjs and light a candle!
Love it. Always need those tips. Especially as a mom with young kids.
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