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If you’ve just come home from a long day of work or school, you’re probably looking forward to relaxing. Figuring out the best way to relax can be tough, especially if you’re still amped up from the tough day you had. Fortunately, you have a lot of different options to choose from.
Here are 12 great ways to relax after you’ve had a long day.
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QuestionWhat are some ways to relax?Leah MorrisLeah Morris is a Life and Relationship Transition coach and the owner of Life Remade, a holistic personal coaching service. With over three years as a professional coach, she specializes in guiding people as they move through both short-term and long-term life transitions. Leah holds a BA in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico and is a certified Transformational Life Coach through the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts.
Life CoachEveryone's a little different, so listen to your body to figure out what you need. You may want to take a warm bath, light some candles, cook a healthy meal for yourself, or call a friend. -
QuestionWhat can I do to relieve a headache after a long day?Tasha Rube, LMSWTasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014.
Licensed Master Social WorkerTry taking a hot bath with Epsom salts, and drinking a hot cup of chamomile tea.
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Relaxing is different for everyone. Listen to what your body needs to figure out what works best for you.[12]Thanks
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- Try to stay away from any of your devices, like your phone or computer. Remember: you want to unwind, not stimulate your brain.
- If you're taking a a bath, use moisturizing soap or bubbles to moisturize yourself while relaxing. It's like a spa day!
- Take a long rest or nap and have a refreshing drink when you wake up, like lemon water or tea.
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- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/spend-time-in-nature-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety
- ↑ https://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm
- ↑ https://apnhealthcare.solutions/articles/how-to-de-stress-and-unwind-after-a-long-nursing-shift/
- ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 21 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2019/december/health-benefits-of-tea
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858
- ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 21 August 2020.
- ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 21 August 2020.
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