Life can be stressful - and most of us suffer from stress every day. Stress can be a difficult thing to manage and for many of us we simply learn to live alongside it, never addressing the cause and trying to work around it.
Today I want to talk about some of the simple ways you can destress after a difficult day and calm the body and soul to get some true rest. It is so important that we try to rest and recoup after a stressful day and today we want to help you.
Enjoy a peppermint tea
Peppermint is known to relax the body as well as the mind. Peppermint tea is a sweet and zingy drink that helps us calm the mind and focus on ourselves. If you are looking for the ideal warm drink to have before you go to sleep - this is perfect and it will help you to settle in for the night and chill out.
Steam in the shower
One simple way to help your body relax and open up for a calming evening is to have a hot shower. A hot shower will not only help you feel warm from your bones, but it will also steam your pores all over your body and relieve muscle tension. It is such an important thing to do after a tense day and it will set you up for a wonderful night in with your loved ones.
Eat pasta
When thinking about how to relax after work, one of the things we always consider is our evening meal. If you are looking for the ideal recipe for after a long day at work - comforting pasta has to be the best. Try a simple pasta bake, a warming lasagna, or even a meaty spaghetti dish with lots of parmesan cheese. Enjoying a comforting meal like this is the best way to spend your evening.
Close your eyes
It is so important now and again that we close out the rest of the world and focus on ourselves for a while. Connecting to ourselves is such an important thing to do and it will allow us to relax and clear body minds. Meditation is a great way to do this - as you will focus on your breathing and nothing else for a little while. Meditation can be done for 5-10 minutes a day and will make a huge difference to you and your mental health.
Switch off your phone
One of the best ways to enjoy a relaxing evening after work is to switch off your phone and stay away from social media. Social media is something that a lot of us can’t live without - but it is not necessarily the best thing for us to look at. When on social media we likely compare ourselves to others and this can be damaging to our mental health. Instead take a day offline and see what a difference it will make.
Use these simple tips to relax after work and feel better.