Relaxation!!!

After a long day of work, or a bit of drama, everyone needs to relax. Increased or constant stress can harm us, and it is best to find something to do that will help us relax. 

• Exercise: If anyone ever angers you, either at work, in a friendship or a relationship, having it out with them when you are still angry can only cause more problems. If they are trying to talk to you, explain to them that you are angry, and are afraid of what you may say. Then go take your frustrations out on gym equipment that won't take anything out on you. 
• Television series: If you have a very stressful job, think of something you can look forward to. Record a tv series every day and then when you come home turn it on. It will give you something to look forward to every day! I watch Desperate Housewives on Lifetime. At least where I'm from it plays at 12 and 1 everyday. It's already several seasons in, so you can either wait for it to start back over, or rent them to catch up.
• Movies: Have a good stock of chick flicks (or action movies, depending on your preference. You could always rent a movie, but having one already at home is easier. Target and Wal-mart often have dozens of movies that they switch out that are only about $10, but these movies are usually a few years old. Go home, put on a comfy outfit, pop in your dvd and watch a great movie.
• Books: Get a good girly book (Nicholas Sparks is great and constantly writing) and curl up and just read. Movies are great because they take us away from reality, but books do the same! And they take longer to get through. A good movie takes a few hours to get through. But a book usually takes days, sometimes weeks to read. You get more connected with the characters. 
• Bubble bath: Take a lovely, candle lit bubble bath. Put some candles on the side of the tub and around the bathroom. Put some bubble bath in. As far as scents, lavender is very relaxing. Get a washcloth, wet it and put it on your forehead. It will cool off quickly and it will feel really good. Play your favorite slow songs (create a playlist). Afterwards, get dressed in something comfy and play your favorite girl empowering songs and dance around! 
• Clean! Often time when you get mad at people or a situation, you don't feel as though you are getting anything done. If you clean, you will feel very accomplished and empowered once you are done. Getting something done will help clear your head and may help with the original situation. 
• Eat! Everyone has a comfort food, usually expensive and fattening fast food. Do what you want (EAT!) because holding yourself back will only cause more stress. But, make it yourself, and alter it! Making it yourself with save money, and it will give you a sense of accomplishment. Alter it so that it is less fattening! If you really like burgers, get a George Foreman grill that drains the grease- healthier! If you like asian cuisine, learn how to make it yourself. This stuff can get really expensive, but I love it! So I will be posting recipes that cut the costs! 

Relaxation is very important! Stress can cause harm on your body and it is important to relieve the stress. If you are ever fighting with a friend, coworker or significant other, explain to them that you don't want to say something you don't mean, and then do one of these for a little while. Or if you just have a hard day at work, give one of these things a try!