I have been very busy these past month or so. I want to do my best this year. One of my resolution for this year is to take care of my mental health so relaxing for me is very important. This is just my style of relaxing so it might not work for you.
- Reading (books, magazines)
Reading books for me is a relaxing thing to do. Of course the book or magazine I read will differ according to that day and how I’m feeling. For me a book can take me anywhere around the world only by looking at the words. I was reading about 100 books a year when I was in middle school, so I have loved to read since I was very little. Also, I feel like I am cuter or confident when I read magazines. I often read beauty magazines when I want to relax. You can of course read comic books but I don’t.
2. Listen to Music and Dance/ Watch Concert Videos
Next is blast your favourite music and dance to it. I recommend you to do this where no one is watching, so that you can do this without bothering or caring about anyone’s glance or stare. This has nothing to do with your skills of dancing so just dance as you like. I do this method a lot and it makes me sweat so I get to relax a lot. Also, I sometimes watch concert videos of my favourite artists. At that time you can dance to it or sing or do calls as if you’re at the concert hall with them.
3.Have a Bath
Next is to have a relaxing bath. This might be especially for someone is comfortable having a bath. Having a bath has an effect of detoxing because you sweat. By sweating you have a relaxing effect and a refreshing effect. I first make a bath, put in a good smelling bath bomb, and make a nice mood with some candles. However, having a long bath is bad for you. Being in too long might lead you to be more tired in the end.
4. Watch Youtube Videos
This can be only recommended to people that like to watch youtube but watching MVs and variety shows featuring your favourite artist is relaxing. I also line to see my favourite youtuber’s videos or beauty or game videos according to my mood at that time.
5. Immerse into what You Love
Do something what you love and don’t think about anything else. Surprisingly you would be thinking about work or study even when you’re doing your hobby. So, in these times do your hobbies and immerse into it. Realizing the time was later than what you thought would be a good sign. Finding something and doing what would make you smile naturally is maybe the best relaxation technique.
6. Zone Out
Last is to just zone out and think about nothing. Just live in the time and wait for a certain time to pass. I do this relaxation technique when I feel I’m super busy and rushed. So, just have a warm drink and something sweet to nibble on and just zone out. The time won’t be long like an hour it would be just 15 to 30 minutes. Having some time to just relax and live in the moment is sometimes very important.
These are the things that I would do to relax. You always need sometime to relax living a life in 2019. So just take some time aside and live where you can balance your mental health as well as your physical health. Take some time for yourself and love yourself first than love others.