Every year, the first Wednesday of November is celebrated as National Stress Awareness Day. This day is celebrated to remind us that stress is not doing a lot of good to us. We should relax for a day. This also aims to help us understand what are the factors that result in stress in our daily lives and how to combat it.
So the following are seven ways to chill out for national stress awareness Day
- Meditation: The right way to start your day on National Stress Awareness Day would be to get enough sleep and then start your day with meditation. Meditation will help you focus on your breathing that will allow you to feel calmer. It will also help you focus more. Meditation is also said to improve your sleep. If you have been wanting to start meditating, what better day?
- Exercising: When you hear the word exercising and relaxation might not be the first thing that comes to your mind. But, physical activity is extremely important to add to your routine. Not only does it improve your health but also endorphins are released post-workout which can improve your mood. Different forms of exercising such as yoga can help you align your physical and mental self.
- Healthy eating: On most days when you are busy, it is hard to take out time for your health. On National Stress Awareness Day, make sure you eat healthily. You can plan a diet chart for yourself with medical guidance on this day and follow it throughout the year. This will help you prioritize what you eat on daily basis. You can also indulge in cooking which in itself is a calming activity and make yourself a healthy meal!
- Fix your sleeping schedule: When you are taking time out, you need to fix your sleeping schedule. If you barely have any sleep on most days, chances are taking a day off might not affect your stress significantly. Do not just sleep enough for one day, rather, come with solutions to fix your entire sleeping schedule.
Indulge in Hobbies:
- Reading books: In our tech-driven life, it is a little hard to pick up a book and read. On National Stress Awareness Day, you can read the book you have been delaying for so long. It can also be a nice break from staring at a screen every day. You might not even notice where the hours of the day go by. Reading also works your cognitive abilities. Opt for fiction books if you do not want to read something serious.
- Painting: One of the most chilling and relaxing activities has to be painting. You can take a large sheet of paper or a canvas. Take some paints and start painting. There are a lot of inspirations available on Pinterest as well. It does not have to be a great painting, it can be a simple painting. The aim is to make you feel more relaxed doing an activity you would not usually do. Who knows, you might just discover new talent?
- Getting a plant: What you keep in your home can also define how you view your home life. Adding elements to your house such as a plant can help you add more stress-busters and view your space as relaxing. You can also add water your plant to your morning routine and it will help you relax it.
- Music and Dance: When you are looking for chilling out activities, it is hard to skip on music. Music can relax your mind instantly and also make you feel more positive. It can completely destress you and improve your mood significantly. Moving around, such as dancing can also help you relax your muscles and feel better. Turn your living room into a solo dance party!
Conclusion
Stress can be because of a lot of things. It can be due to work or your personal life. However, the kind of impact stress can have on your emotional and physical well-being is immense. It can affect your day-to-day functions and have long-term implications as well. Try to reach out to a professional if you notice stress taking over your entire life. You can also opt for self-care activities such as Journaling on a long-term basis.
Indulge in these chill-out activities for National Stress Day and have stress-free days once in a while. If you have a weekend or a long day off, you can also travel to nearby places surrounded by Nature. Yourself is what you need to take care of, the most.