The beginning of the year is always so busy; the holidays are over, healthy resolutions have been made (and already broken!) and tax season is in full swing. In the northeast, the winter seems to drag and since the days are still short, everyone is just trying to make it to spring! For most, it's a stressful time and when you have a busy schedule/lifestyle, it's easy to forget to take care of yourself.
Take a look at some of the following tips below and de-stress your life a little! The tasks are broken down by day and they are relatively simple to employ. Good luck!
Day 1: Take a Break
Write down all your commitments for the coming week on a piece of paper so that you can schedule mini-breaks in between your tasks.
Day 2: Make a Detox Drink
Brew a large pot of green tea, steep a few lemon slices in it and let it cool. Drink throughout the day.
Day 3: Compliment Others
Give someone (or many) a genuine compliment. Making other people feel good about themselves will make you feel good about yourself! Positive energy, baby!
Day 4: Stretch at Your Desk
Sitting at a desk, in front of a computer can be stressful on your body. Try some simple desk stretches to loosen up those tight, tense muscles!
Day 5: Meditation
Close your eyes, inhale deep for five seconds, hold for three seconds and exhale for five seconds. Repeat four more times.
Day 6: Treat Your Tootsies
Soak your feet in hot water for ten minutes. For an added treat, add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
Day 7: Have a Dance Party
Get your friends or your kids, turn the music up really loud, play your favorite song and dance like no one's watching! Not only will you release endorphins when dancing (that will make you feel happy), you will spend some quality time with your loved ones!
Take a look at some of the following tips below and de-stress your life a little! The tasks are broken down by day and they are relatively simple to employ. Good luck!
Day 1: Take a Break
Write down all your commitments for the coming week on a piece of paper so that you can schedule mini-breaks in between your tasks.
Day 2: Make a Detox Drink
Brew a large pot of green tea, steep a few lemon slices in it and let it cool. Drink throughout the day.
Day 3: Compliment Others
Give someone (or many) a genuine compliment. Making other people feel good about themselves will make you feel good about yourself! Positive energy, baby!
Day 4: Stretch at Your Desk
Sitting at a desk, in front of a computer can be stressful on your body. Try some simple desk stretches to loosen up those tight, tense muscles!
Day 5: Meditation
Close your eyes, inhale deep for five seconds, hold for three seconds and exhale for five seconds. Repeat four more times.
Day 6: Treat Your Tootsies
Soak your feet in hot water for ten minutes. For an added treat, add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
Day 7: Have a Dance Party
Get your friends or your kids, turn the music up really loud, play your favorite song and dance like no one's watching! Not only will you release endorphins when dancing (that will make you feel happy), you will spend some quality time with your loved ones!