Too Much Going On? Here Are Ways to Relax

We have all had times when we feel overwhelmed or stressed out, because of work, studies, or other things. 2020 was a rollercoaster ride and I am not going to lie, I found myself to be stressed more because of the pandemic. However, I was able to overcome my stress and to relax and focus on good things that are happening around me, here are some tips I found helpful: :

1. Write a journal

Journal writing helped me clear up my mind and write out everything that is bothering me. This made me relaxed and I was able to focus more on my work and studies.

2. Meditate

There are so many meditation techniques that help you relieve stress and enable you to relax. All you have to do is sit peacefully (maybe in a yoga posture) and allow your mind to be free. Also, do some breathing exercise as they are useful in relieving your inner self

3. Take a day off and be yourself

 Giving yourself time is very important. Have a bar of chocolate, watch a movie or just sleep.

4. Go out for a drive

 I did this a lot of times in 2020 whenever I felt stressed out. Since a lot of places were closed and you can only go out for a walk or drive, this is one thing that has helped me to relax. 

Even in 2021, going out on a drive feels refreshing to me. I sometimes buy coffee, listen to music and just enjoy myself while I drive. Specifically, if it was summer, I would stop my car by the lakeside and enjoy nature. 

All these things have been a great help. You don’t have to be productive all the time and it is okay to step back. So, go out and relax and focus on your self-care.

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