Feeling stressed is very natural and everyone sometime in their lives will suffer with stressful situations or periods in their life. Although you may not be able to directly change the situation, however there are ways you can de-stress so it doesn’t become too overwhelming. I have recently had so much going on in my personal and work life. So I have felt the need to take time out to relax and thought I would share some ways I like to de-stress with you.
SPEND TIME WITH MY FAMILY
Taking time out to spend time with family whether thats watching a movie together, having dinner or playing a game, allows me to relax. It takes my mind off what I am stressed about to have fun and laugh. My family and I are really close so if any of us have a problem or stressing about a situation we can talk it out.
WATCH MY FAVOURITE SHOWS
It doesn’t matter how stressed or anxious I am, if I am catching up on tv shows I love, I can alway get fully engrossed in the shows storyline and I then relax and I can forget what I am feeling stressed about.
WRITE IN MY JOURNAL
I write in my journal everyday, but I find it even more useful when I am stressed. I feel that putting pen to paper and writing down exactly what I am thinking allows me to look at what I am feeling stressed about and look at it objectively and ways I can complete the task or change the situation.
COLOURING
I love to colour and be creative anytime of day. However, when I am feeling stressed, I like to take the time out to colour. It is so relaxing and I like to see the end result of the picture. I could colour for hours and on occasions I have, oops!
HAVE A NAP
Sometimes stress can be caused because you are tired and feeling stressed can be so exhausting. So taking a nap, allows you to relax, rest and hopefully wake up feeling better. Even if you do wake up and have no clue what time or day it is, haha!
LISTEN TO MUSIC
Blasting out music (currently I am always listening to The Greatest Showman soundtrack), singing-a-long, dancing around its fun and helps me to relax.
TAKE A LONG BATH/SHOWER
I love to have a bath, with a bath bomb, bubbles with some music playing or a long shower, I feel instantly relaxed. Also, a bonus is if I have them in the evening rather than the morning I tend to sleep better.
These are some of the ways I like to de-stress, how do you like to relax if you are feeling stressed?
I nap too but it’s when I can’t handle much more. Great list 🙂
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Thank you! I do the same!
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I love all of these suggestions! My colouring book is my best friend at the moment x
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Oh really? I love colouring it’s so relaxing! Thank you for reading! X
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I have the same colouring book! It’s so relaxing but I always lose so much time to it as I lose track of time. I find mindful journaling so helpful to de-stress me. xx
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Oh really😊 yeah I can colour for hours! I get so engrossed in it. That sounds good hun xx
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Watching late-night comedy is a favorite of mine for de-stressing.
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Like stand up? I love watching stand up. That’s a great way to de-stress.
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I watch the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and the beginning of both shows is a monologue that’s basically the same as stand up.
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Oh cool 😊😊
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Definitely watch tv or take a long bath. Great list!
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Thanks hun!
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These are great suggestions Lauren! 💖 I’m a big fan of napping and yay for The Greatest Showman soundtrack. That always puts me in a good mood! 😄 I think baths are such a nice way to relax and unwind and colouring books are sooo calming. Fab post, thanks for sharing! 😘 xx
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Thank you for reading and commenting 💓 I am obsessed with that film and soundtrack! Love it! Xxx
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I need more colouring in my life, I’ve never thought of it as a way to de-stress! 😄xx
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I love colouring and it is the perfect way to relax xx
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Great suggestions! I have a colouring book and I keep on forgetting I have it oops …I should definitely start using it more 🙂
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I was like that before, now I use it a lot to relax especially if I am feeling anxious
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So so so helpful and I love your ways✌️
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Thank you!
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These are all perfect, I do some of them but will make sure I do all of them! Life’s to short to be stressed! Cool post!
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Thank tou
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Totally agree with these. I love a good bath with music and candles. Face mask bath bomb and then lots of moisturiser afterwards makes me feel so much better!
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Yeah definitely! Thanks for reading and commenting! Xz
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Love the thing you do to de-stress! I totally agree with writing in a journal! It’s a greay way to express your thoughts on paper and there’s something about writing that feels great! Baths are great – especially when you treat yourself to some nice bath bubbles!
exquisitely.me
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Thank you for reading!
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This is a great post! I do a lot of these things but there are a few i could do with trying! Thanks x
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Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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I can’t help but eat or sleep when I’m stressed. I wish I could managwy stress better, I just can’t stop worrying all the time! My favourite things to do are drink 😂 and have a hot bath and watch something funny! Xx
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Such good ideas! I will have to implement these because I have been a bit stressed lately 💕
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I hope they help! X
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I do pretty much the same type of thing, i really love colouring and listening to music at the same time! I always find myself going for a nap halfway through doing coursework and then going back to it recharged after! Great tips x
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Sounds good hun. I love a good nap! X
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ahah yepp! x
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For me, getting out of the house usually helps! I either go see my friends or take a walk by the lake 🙂
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Sounds good!
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I also love coloring to reduce stress, great post!
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Thank you!
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I am all for the nap, coloring, tv, and music, but the bath and family nope. The family stresses me and even while I’m in the bath! I know!!! I will go to someone else’s house to take a long bath and I won’t tell my family!!! Genius!!! Thanks!!!!
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I so need to de stress at the moment! Xx
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I hope you manage too x
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I love coloring, watching favorite tv shows, and gaming. I find playing video games like Stardew Valley and Minecraft (in peaceful mood) to be relaxing.
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Thank you for reading and commenting! Sounds good!
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Great list! My favorite thing to do when I’m stressed is to definitely take a nap haha. When I wake up, I feel so refreshed.
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Thank you for reading. I like any excuse for a nap haha
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Helpful suggestions
Pls do see this
https://reveuse014.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/stress-management/
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Great suggestions 🙂 I find that reading is one of the best ways to de-stress and escape!
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Thank you for reading! Yes I like reading too. What are you currently reading?
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I just finished reading The Underground Railroad which was a great read. I would definitely recommend! 🙂
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Oooo, may have to put this on my to read list x
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It’s a really great book! Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction last year 🙂
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Great post! I always listen to music when I’m stressed – I’ve become obsessed with a Spoitfy playlist called Piano in the Background recently 🙂 xx
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Yes I love Spotify! Xx
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great post, I’m currently doing my final A-Level exams so I need all the de-stress tips I can get lol x
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Aww, I remember those days. Good luck for your A-levels xx
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This is a great list! Lately I’ve been listening to music and watching a lot of Netflix to de-stress, but colouring is a great alternative, so maybe I’ll dig them out this week! ☺️
Ceelavie xo
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Thank you! X
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I love this list. I agree watching my favourite shows always makes me feel better! I also like cooking, that always de-stressed me.
Katie xx
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Sounds like good things to do as well! Xx
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Great tips!! Other than listening to music, I love taking nature walk, it’s also good in cooling down
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Sounds like good things too!
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Napping! Thats my #1 way to de-stress.
Love this post ❤
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Yes got to love a good nap! Xx
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I loved this post!!! I’m currently going through a lot right now and when I feel overwhelmed I either listen to music, watch Netflix or just go on my phone play games or read. I’m a mother of 3 so there’s really not much I can do since I’m always in the house with the kids. But reading this post gave me another idea which is coloring! I love coloring but I didn’t think about it as an option to clear my mind. I’ll definitely grab some coloring books 😊
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I find colouring books definitely help. In the evening or anytime I am feeling stressed. Helps focus your mind and relax you! I really hope it helps lovely xx
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I like to take my dog down the beach or for a walk in the woods. It’s relaxing and revitalising.
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