Hi Everyone! So as the month of February has flown past me I realized I just kept getting busier and busier. If you have noticed this too, I'm sorry. I'm here to empathize. It seems like work is piling and you can't seem to catch a break. Well, if you are anything like me, this has become my new reality from homework, my job, and social life. I am amazed I find time to breathe. So, today in my article I am going to share some tips and tricks to take time to unwind and relax.
1. Find a favorite show or movie.
This might seem silly but this can be an hour or 30 min you set aside each week to unwind and catch up on something you enjoy.
2. Make time for friends.
Even if it is just for a quick coffee or a small conversation in the SUB, human interaction is still important.
3. Talk to your family.
I know this crazy, but I do this a lot. These are the people that raised you and they are more than happy to be the people you vent to when the stress has reached an all-time high.
4. Drive around.
I did this a lot during Christmas break. I loved looking at the lights and the cold weather, and this gave me time to unwind and just enjoy the moment.
5. Treat yo' self.
Whether it be a trip to target or to get a Sonic drink, sometimes just the change of scenery is all you need to begin to unwind.
6. Journaling.
My form of journaling happens to be blogging! This is a small part of my busy week where I don't have to think of anything else and I can just write what I feel.
7. Furry Friends.
In case you didn't know, I love my dogs A LOT and sometimes just having the opportunity to see them or another dog around campus is all I need to stop my constant worry.
8. Finding what you love.
That could be cooking, arts and crafts, hey, even cleaning! Whatever it is, make sure it is something you love doing to put your mind at ease.
9. Find the good kind of busy.
If you are like me, I love being busy, but it has to be the right kind of busy. If I am busy doing something I don't enjoy, then this adds a whole new layer of stress I don't need.
10. Find your jam.
I love listening to music whether I'm doing homework or just running errands. Find yourself a playlist that you love listening to so these tasks that lie ahead don't seem as daunting when you have found your kick-butt theme music.
Well, friends, I have not mastered all of these things yet but I'm working on it. I hope you find at least one or two of these items on the list so you can relax while still being on the run.