Hey y'all I'm back! I had to take a pause for the cause since stress had been wearing me down. Life has it's stressful moments - I'm a wife, mother, work full time, sing in the choir, do make up and hair on the side and I try to fit my love of writing in there somewhere, not to mention some tiny health issues that slowed me down. I'm exhausted at just typing that out.
But, I'm learning how to deal by taking plenty of breaks along the way. I will admit it has been hard to do. I knew it was time to do so when I was cooking the other day and just could not get it together. My mind was on 10,000 and my body was just all over the place- I dropped raw hamburger meat in dishwater and dropped an egg on the floor. I was tempted to throw my hands up and go get take out, but we were under a winter advisory so I just put my big girl panties on and continued cooking my meal.
When I'm stressed I feel it all throughout my body. I have to loosen my shoulders, which are usually up to my ears by the end of the day. And there are times that my jaws are clenched so tight I have to stop and do jaw movements. But what's a girl to do?
That being said, here are 5 simple things that I do that help me de-stress, even if it's only for a brief moment.
1. Take a bubble bath. The "Calgon take me away" lady knew what she was talking about. A nice, calming bath with soft music playing may be just the mini-vacation (or for some the only vacation) you need. I go all out with mine, candles, music and sometimes wine if it's been that type of day.
2. Do some yoga and breathe. Like I said, I feel stress all throughout my body, so taking some nice deep breaths and stretching those muscles out makes me feel rejuvenated after a long day's work. Or, you can just lay out on the floor for 20 minutes and tell your family you're in corpse pose.
3. Take an hour back. Sometimes I just reclaim my life as my own and I choose to do whatever I want to do for one hour. Whether it's turning up my music and dancing in my room, watching a show via Netflix or faux-shopping on the Internet (that's where I put all the stuff I want in my cart without actually confirming the purchase.) Don't judge me, I'm on a budget.
4. Read a magazine. I would love to say read a book, but let's keep it real, we ain't got time for that. But, flipping through a magazine, looking at the latest makeup and clothing trends makes me happy and I often find inspiration for shopping my closet or a new product I want to try.
5. Mini facial or makeover. I used to give myself a facial every week. Unfortunately, those facials have become few and far between. But, when I need to de-stress I pull out my scrubs and masks and get to work. Or, I play dress up and beat my face for an event that may or may not be happening in the near future.
How do you de-stress? Maybe I can add it to my routine.
Wishing you Love, Peace and Soul Deep Beauty!
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