Hi everyone,
I wanted to share with you some of my favorite end of week de-stressing tips. Given the world’s current events, there have been major disruptions to our lives. These distributions, could be adding extra stress into our weeks. If you don’t take time to refresh your body and mind after a long week, chances are your stress will only increase. I’ve added a few tips below that help me decompress after a long week.
- Cook/bake your favorite meal - Whether it's comfort food like pasta or a plate of freshly baked cookies, the act of cooking or baking something you enjoy is an instant mood lifter. I have so many recipes to share if you ever need one. You can also check out my instagram account @idreamaboutfood for ideas!
- Make time for that TV show or book - Has there been a show or book on your must watch/read list? If so, binge a few episodes or chapters. Mindless activities (like watching reality TV for me) let my brain know it's time to relax. I keep a list on my phone of any recomendations that I get from friends! Having a show or book to look forward to really comes in handy during these times.
- Meditate - Whether it's meditating or listening to relaxing music or a podcast, the point is to bring your head into a positive mindset after processing so much information during the week. I've been using the app Alo Moves for meditation classes. I usually put on spa music to help me relax, or listen to oldies.
- Unplug - Don’t let stress from work spill into the weekend! Try to tie up all outstanding tasks before the weekend, or at least have it in a good place for Monday. Working throughout the weekend will not give yourself time to refresh and be the best you for the following week.
- Exercise - Usually I would recommend going outside and getting fresh air. If it is safe, take proper precaution and go for a brisk walk or run to clear your mind and activate your endorphins. If you prefer to stay indoors (understandable) try a new home workout instead. You can find a free trial to my home workout plans listed on Fitplan app, linked on my website.
- Don’t Overcommit - Nothing is worse than finishing a busy week of work to have a jam-packed weekend. Obviously, this was more likely before living in quarantine, however it could still apply to those of you that have taken on virtual extracurriculars. Do not spread yourself too thin, allow time to be lazy!
Please share below what helps you de-stress :) We could all use some advice right now to live our best lives xox
