5 Ways to Relax After Work Part 3

Whether you have had a busy day in the office, or have been on a course, or do a physically demanding job you need to take some time out for yourself. Your working day may extend into travel to and from work and that can make it even longer and more stressful. It is important to find time to take stock and put yourself at the centre.   Here are some more ways you can de-stress after a busy day.

Catch up with good friends

Nothing compares to a great conversation with like-minded friends at the end of a stressful day. You can always meet up at your place or at the nearest restaurant near your work for a good catch-up talk or curl up in your living room during a gossip session on the phone. Having someone to talk to can do wonders in reducing stress and depression.

Laugh

Laughing out loud is the ultimate stress buster and probably the best way to relax at home after work. It doesn’t just lighten your emotional and mental load, but it definitely boosts your happy hormones, as well. It’s okay to be silly from time-to-time. Chat with a friend and reminisce your childhood, most especially your many foolish antics. Sit back, relax and watch your favourite sitcom and reruns of its funniest episodes.

Organise your place

Though it may be true that creative people can work well in chaos, it isn’t always the case when you are trying to put your mind off stressful things, especially if it’s work-related. A chaotic environment can aggravate an already chaotic mind. If you want to relax at home, you just cannot do that inside a messy room; hence, it is important to de-clutter.

Organise your bookshelves and drawers, put away what needs to be put away, keep your clothes in your closet or the laundry basket, and straighten the cushions on your sofa. When everything is set and easy on the eyes, sit back, relax, put your legs up and take a deep breath.

Read a book

One good way to relax at home after work is to escape from it all. You don’t have to hop on a plane for that next flight to Paris. You can easily transport yourself anywhere in the world by picking up a good book and losing yourself in the story. Reading relaxes your mind by diverting your thoughts from stressful real-life issues to somewhere else beautiful.

Count

Sleep is an excellent remedy for stress and anxiety. However, if you have problems getting enough sleep, then counting will certainly do the trick. Don’t just count to 10 or 100. Just keep counting until you’ve fallen into a deep slumber.

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