With the school year just about two weeks away, students everywhere are going to be stressed out over classes, homework, sports, clubs, and actually trying to have a normal social life. Instead of turning to food or binge-watching Netflix or ending up having a total meltdown, here are some different things to do to help lessen the stress that you are going to be under. (Or anyone who is stressed about anything.)
1. Taking a bath
If you need something relaxing to do or need something to help yourself calm down, this can be your go-to.
2. Or taking a shower
Sometimes your best ideas come in the shower and it gives you time to think things through.
3. Getting your nails done or doing them yourself
Doing them on your own even makes you feel productive (in my opinion).
4. Enjoying the sunshine
Whether it is tanning or getting in your daily Vitamin D, this can be another go-to when feeling stressed.
5. Just sitting outside
Where the birds are chirping and the bees are buzzing.
6. Going shopping
If you go with the intention that it doesn’t matter if you get something or you’re not looking for anything specifically, shopping is fun and exciting—especially if you find something really cute.
7. Painting
You don’t have to be an artist, to paint. Just the act of painting can be fun and stress-relieving.
8. Reading
There are recent studies that show reading at least 30 minutes a day is tied to a longer life.
9. Taking a nap
Waking up from a nap can be one of the most refreshing feelings in the world.
10. Having a cup of coffee
It’s especially energizing when you wake up in the morning or after your afternoon nap.
11. Or tea
If coffee isn’t your cup of tea.
12. Running or walking
Studies have found that running and/or walking improves psychological well-being.
13. Listening to music
The real question is who isn’t happier when they are listening to music?
14. Lighting a candle
Candles just have this calming vibe and add to the aroma of relaxation.
15. Stargazing
“Staring at the stars was like staring backward in time, since some stars are so far away that their light takes millions of years just to reach us. That we see stars not as they look now, but as they were when dinosaurs roamed the earth.” –Nicholas Sparks, The Choice
