Babe, Just Relax!

I'm currently writing this post whilst listening to chilled music and swinging in a hammock in the beaaaautiful Loire Valley sunshine (36°C at the moment!). Let's just say I'm feeling very relaxed and this is what has triggered me to write his post. As an A Level student, the past year has been very busy for me and at some times highly stressful, and now I have to do it all again for my second year (peak for me!). I believe that all of us carry stress and worries a lot of the time, and many of us are constantly too busy to enjoy the small things in life or moments of relaxation. I decided to write this post to highlight to you the importance of taking time out for yourself and your loved ones.

The definition of relaxation is a feeling of refreshing tranquillity and an absence of tension and worry.

I think that it's important to have a get away. I understand that not everyone can afford to go on holiday every year but when offered the opportunity for a holiday - seize it! Perhaps save up for mini break abroad or in your own country, or take a few days off from work to have a long weekend relaxing and going out for days at home? It's so important to have fun and to live your life rather than working away your years with stress and worries.

I don't mean that you should quit your job now and jet off to Australia to live the ''simple life'' in the outback with the kangaroos and wallabies, but I would recommend that you take a few hours or minutes to chill out and recharge your batteries each and every day. Below I have listed a few quick and simple ways that you could relax during day-to-day life. 

Coffee and cake meet up with friends

A walk in the woods or through a park

Listen to chilled out music
LAUGH
Sip some green tea

Go for a run or go to the gym
Treat yourself to some flowers
Plan a vacation
Cuddle

Read a book
Breathe

Get arty
Treat yourself to some chocolate (go on!)

Yoga
Be alone for a while
Get organised
Dance (to Beyoncé single ladies😉)

Meditate

Take a quick nap
Paint your nails

Light some candles

Go for a swim

Pamper yourself
A night in with films and snacks
Tidy your bedroom

Sunbathe (but keep sun protected)

Have a massage
Bake a cake

Stress can lead to you becoming moody and frustrated, as well as feeling overwhelmed with low self-esteem and ultimately avoiding other people. Physical symptoms can include headaches, upset stomach, insomnia, loss of appetite and muscle pains. The most worrying of all are the long-term affects of stress - depression, cardiovascular problems, eating disorders, menstrual problems, and skin problems like acne and eczema. All of these can be avoided by trying to relax to lead a happy life!

So overall RELAX! Take some time out for yourself and enjoy life. Try not to stress or bottle up worries because life is too short!

Relax. Refresh. Revive.

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