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40 Things To Do When You Need To Relax

We all need a break sometimes.

Alicia Burdette
Jan 20, 2018
Ohio University
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40 Things To Do When You Need To Relax
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Relaxing can be tough sometimes. Winter break is great, but after that, what is the plan? How will you relax? Here are some relaxing ideas for when you need to give yourself a break.

1. Paint your nails

2. Get a massage

3. Make tea

4. Put your feet in some hot water

5. Put on a face mask

6. Take a hot shower

7. Light a candle

8. Write a story

9. Read a book

10. Watch a movie you know has a happy ending

11. Color

12. Take a nap

13. Do a hobby you enjoy

14. Clean up your room

15. Take a bath

16. Go for a walk

17. Squeeze a stress ball

18. Lay back and listen to some music

19. Stretch

20. Alphabetize your movie or CD collection

21. Make a healthy dessert for yourself

22. Chew some gum

23. Play solitaire

24. Listen to a comedy show on Spotify or Pandora

25. Watch your favorite comedy show on television

26. Put your clothes in the dryer and put them back on

27. Wash your sheets

28. Go through all of your things and get rid of what you know you don't really need

29. Make hot chocolate

30. Sing along to "High School Musical" or "Lizzie McGuire" movie songs

31. Get underneath a heated blanket

32. Put a warm wash cloth over your eyes

33. Exfoliate your hands

34. Sit outside

35. Bake something you know you can make well

36. Watch Vine compilation videos

37. Watch a favorite childhood movie

38. Watch a video about the ocean

39. Pet an animal

40. Drink a ton of water until you feel like you are healthy


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