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7 Ways To Relax Your Mind

Many times in life, people will find themselves overly stressed, mind racing, and unable to relax. This is especially apparent during the holiday seasons, so enjoy learning or reminding yourself of these 7 ways to unwind during these very stressful times.

Sylent Lee

Dec 05, 2020

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1. Go on a walk/exercise

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Exercise is one of the most beneficial things to do if you are in need of relaxing your mind. Exercising boosts your serotonin and will ultimately boost your mood as your body will feel better too!

2. Yoga or meditation

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Yoga and meditation are best if you are a chronic over-thinker, as you can relax your body and mind. Focusing your attention to easing our mind will help you feel so much better.

3. Take a bath

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Grab some bubbles, candles and play some music. Taking a bath is my personal favorite, as you are able to just lay in warmth and comfort. You can leave all your problems at the door or give yourself that alone time to think about what you need to in order to calm your thoughts.

4. Have a "spa" day

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Grab some nail polish (or if you are a guy slap your hands in some warm water, clip your cuticles and nails and relax), slap a face mask on, play some relaxing music. Maybe even treat yourself to a massage, I promise you will be feeling more at ease instantly. Yes, it is cliche that feeling pretty will make you feel better. But it is true that taking care of yourself physically can help you feel better mentally.

5. Do something you love

Everyone has that one little hobby that brings nothing but peace and joy to your mind. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, take 5 minutes out of your busy day to do this activity. You don't need long, but take some time to do what you love and it will bring happiness to your stressful, hard work filled days.

6. Create some art

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It does not matter whether or not you paint like Picasso or like a 5 year old. Art is a very helpful way to ease your mind as you can create any image you please. You can paint how you're feeling or just put random colors on the page. If art is not your style, you could also write a poem or just write down your feelings. Any way you need to, just express your feelings creatively. It will give you a sense of control over life, allowing you to calm your mind.

7. Watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book

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It is often hard to find time to relax, especially during the holiday season. Now whether you are over-loaded with work you must finish before the semester ends or you just work too much- creating an hour or so for yourself to watch a movie you love or read a book that excites you, you can take your mind elsewhere for a little bit allowing yourself to relax.

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7 Ways To Relax Your Mind

Many times in life, people will find themselves overly stressed, mind racing, and unable to relax. This is especially apparent during the holiday seasons, so enjoy learning or reminding yourself of these 7 ways to unwind during these very stressful times.

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1. Go on a walk/exercise

2. Yoga or meditation

3. Take a bath

4. Have a "spa" day

5. Do something you love

6. Create some art

7. Watch your favorite movie or read your favorite book

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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