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7 Ways To Relax Your Mind

Many times in life, people will find themselves overly stressed, mind racing, and unable to relax. This is especially apparent during the holiday seasons, so enjoy learning or reminding yourself of these 7 ways to unwind during these very stressful times.

Sylent Lee

Dec 05, 2020

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Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy!

1. Go on a walk/exercise

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Exercise is one of the most beneficial things to do if you are in need of relaxing your mind. Exercising boosts your serotonin and will ultimately boost your mood as your body will feel better too!

2. Yoga or meditation

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Yoga and meditation are best if you are a chronic over-thinker, as you can relax your body and mind. Focusing your attention to easing our mind will help you feel so much better.

3. Take a bath

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Grab some bubbles, candles and play some music. Taking a bath is my personal favorite, as you are able to just lay in warmth and comfort. You can leave all your problems at the door or give yourself that alone time to think about what you need to in order to calm your thoughts.

4. Have a "spa" day

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Grab some nail polish (or if you are a guy slap your hands in some warm water, clip your cuticles and nails and relax), slap a face mask on, play some relaxing music. Maybe even treat yourself to a massage, I promise you will be feeling more at ease instantly. Yes, it is cliche that feeling pretty will make you feel better. But it is true that taking care of yourself physically can help you feel better mentally.

5. Do something you love

Everyone has that one little hobby that brings nothing but peace and joy to your mind. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, take 5 minutes out of your busy day to do this activity. You don't need long, but take some time to do what you love and it will bring happiness to your stressful, hard work filled days.

6. Create some art

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It does not matter whether or not you paint like Picasso or like a 5 year old. Art is a very helpful way to ease your mind as you can create any image you please. You can paint how you're feeling or just put random colors on the page. If art is not your style, you could also write a poem or just write down your feelings. Any way you need to, just express your feelings creatively. It will give you a sense of control over life, allowing you to calm your mind.

7. Watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book

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It is often hard to find time to relax, especially during the holiday season. Now whether you are over-loaded with work you must finish before the semester ends or you just work too much- creating an hour or so for yourself to watch a movie you love or read a book that excites you, you can take your mind elsewhere for a little bit allowing yourself to relax.

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7 Ways To Relax Your Mind

Many times in life, people will find themselves overly stressed, mind racing, and unable to relax. This is especially apparent during the holiday seasons, so enjoy learning or reminding yourself of these 7 ways to unwind during these very stressful times.

1. Go on a walk/exercise

2. Yoga or meditation

3. Take a bath

4. Have a "spa" day

5. Do something you love

6. Create some art

7. Watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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