Happy New Year! It's 2011 and it's time to start whatever you want to start for you. The holidays are a time to celebrate, eat, and be with family and friends whether we love it or we don't love it. I personally love the holidays, but it can still be overwhelming and stressful at times. There's the shopping, the work parties, the family parties, the figuring out of what to wear and what to buy for others. Even though the holidays are over and we're now into the new year, we can still feel exhausted and a little tense from the sudden end of everything. Here are some things to do to help relax:
1. Breathe-Taking slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth works wonders. Breathe in like you're smelling baked cookies and breathe out like you're blowing out birthday candles.
2. Music-listening to your favorite music can release positive emotions.
3. Take a long shower or bath-It's important to just take time to cleanse your body literally and metaphorically. You can even practice you're relaxation breathing while soaking in the suds. :)
4. Read a good book or a magazine-Once you find something interesting and indulging, you can get lost for a little while reading about someone else's adventures.
5. Talk to a friend or family member who makes you laugh/feel good about yourself-Connecting with others helps release endorphins that create a happy feeling inside of us.
6. Watch a good movie-It's okay to sometimes be a couch potato and relax a little. Moderation is key.
7. Exercise/move-You don't have to run a marathon to be physically healthy. Just get outside and move. Take a walk, ride a bike, take your dog to the park. Of course, if you want to run a marathon then do it!
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