Hi ladies, Happy Friday!!!! Nearly another week down and hopefully everyone is feeling that bit stronger and fitter 💪💪💪💪💪💪
I was wondering if anyone would be interested and might feel comfortable in sharing what they currently do for relaxing, destressing etc, as if might give others some inspiration of new things to try out?
I am going to share some of what I call my tools that I use to try keep me balanced, though I must admit when I get caught up in the stress I tend to fall back on chocolate and coffee! I hope this isn't in any way triggering for anyone who is under extreme time pressure due to small kids, home-schooling, college or work for home etc etc or that makes you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day already as it is!! Hopefully there are small bits here that might help even one person, and if others contribute I might get some more ideas for me!!
QDQ- OBVS number 1! If you can't get motivated for one of the longer classes from the week go to the library and do one of the shorter classes, commit to at least the warm-up and one song, and if you still feel bleugh and give yourself a break, but more than likely you'll catch the energy!
Spotify - "Wake-up Wind-Down" by Bressie, 4 minutes in the morning and 10 at night, described as a hug for the mind and the soul!
Yoga- I try to do this minimum twice a week, I do a wake up class with Cole Chance on YouTube on a Tuesday, and Esther's class on Sunday.
Radio- every Friday Block Rockin Beats is on at 7, it's old school dance and rave music from the 90s, 00s, and some current, and I dance like a loon around my kitchen!
Reading- I try to read a chapter a night before I go to sleep, just to focus the mind on something other than doom scrolling
Headspace app- Hans Zimmerman focus playlist for 85 minutes is wonderful
Time outdoors- I try to walk most days, and I make sure to listen out for the birds etc, a sign that Spring is on the way!
Matt Haig- brilliant to follow on Insta, and his latest fiction "The Midnight Library" is a wonderful read, especially or those you may or may have had depression and/or anxiety. It just makes you reaffirm life
trying new recipes- I like trying out a new recipe every few weeks, something different to break the routine as I can be quite a creature of habit!
Baths- my new treat, maybe once a week I have a bath with magnesium salts to help the aches, I light some candles and put on some music, dim the lights and lie back and relax!
