Here are 10 easy ways to make busy times that much more bearable. Try one or all and be amazed by the benefits!
1. Work out
2. Color
Coloring has become super popular among adults within the last six months. I have twoI t coloring books of my own and they are life savers. Taking a break from studying to color allows me to focus on one thing and see the amount of progress I make in such a short amount of time. Click http://www.coloring-pages-adults.comhere for printable adult coloring pages.
3. Bake
Using a completely different part of your brain to cook or bake is very relaxing. Now, you may not be The Next Great Baker, but even throwing together a brownie mix releases some of that anxiety, plus the results are pretty irresistible.4.Stargaze
Take a break at night and stare up at those magical dots in the sky. By looking at things from a distance, we often remember how little we are. Stars definitely put things in perspective.
5. Have a random dance party!
Blasting Taylor Swift, the Beatles, or any of your favorite artists can't get you down. Spend two songs jumping on the bed, dancing on a table, and singing at the top of your lungs. I promise productivity will seem more bearable after this party!
6. Kiss!
If you're lucky enough to have a special someone around, pucker up! Kissing releases endorphins which allow for more focus. Don't get too carried away though! Get back to that task.
7. Hide your phone.
Turning off that device for even fifteen minutes can seem like a real break. Face it, our phones do stress us out. By waiting for a text, email, call, or even checking Instagram ten times a day, we are attached. Just unplug from technology and get back to reality.
8. Chew some gum.
Chewing gum releases anxiety. Just please don't chomp down on Double Bubble with your mouth open.
9. Go for a ten minute walk, or just open the window!
Getting fresh air and an increase of serotonin can have a significant impact on your mood. After spending time outside, you will feel more relaxed and refreshed, ready to buckle down!
10. Make a list of what you're thankful for.
By taking the time to stop and recall your family, friends, vacations, games, and extra special experiences, clarity takes over. Suddenly that assignment or task doesn't seem so large anymore. Also, with supporters like yours, there is always someone willing to help or lend a hand! Its okay to take advantage of that!
