Favorite things to do to relax by Roxana R

Writing

Take a moment to write your thoughts, thing you’re grateful for, things that made you happy or small achievements you had throughout the day

Do a selfcare routine

Gua sha, a lymphatic drainage massage, dry brushing

Read your favorite book

Take a long hot shower

Take your time to cleanse yourself of everything that no longer serves you. Use your favorite products to enjoy it more

Listen to calming music

I love calming jazz to relax myself

Go out on a walk

20 minutes is enough and walk slowly

Meditate

Listen to a guided meditation to calm your mind and relax your body

Stretch

Do a gentle yoga or pilates class

Make your favorite drink

Tea, coffee, matcha latte or a glass of wine.

Cook your favorite simple meal

A simple comfort food that you enjoy

Take a nap

15 minutes is what’s recommended to recover after being stressed

Dancing with yourself

Play your favorite song and just go with the vibe dancing. Don’t think too much about it

Hug someone or yourself

This is one of my favorites to calm down when I’m feeling overwhelmed

Breathing exercises

Similar to doing a guided meditation but you just focus on your breathing, inhale in 3 seconds, hold for other 3 and exhale in 5 seconds

Detox your environment

There are many ways to do this, you can organize your space, get rid of things you no longer use, need or want; delete photos of your phone, stop following accounts that don’t add value to your life, etc.