How to destress when life is extra busy

There’s no doubt that life can get insanely busy at times, and sometimes it get s to a point where we really stress ourselves out, and that's not good for our health in the slightest. If you’re finding that you’re getting near to that point and don’t know what to do, here are some de-stress tips.

Learn when to say no - When it comes to working and social life, sometimes we ram too much into our diary and we’re too booked up. This is when you’re allowed to say no. You don’t have to go to every social gathering or take on extra hours, sometimes you need the time for you to have a few hours and literally chill doing nothing. If you explain that to people, they will understand.

Find your chill activity - We all have something that can immediately make us feel at ease when stress levels are high. It can be unwinding with a book, going on a beach walk, having a bath, watching movies or simply spending time with your loved ones. Whatever it is, find it and ensure you do it next time you can feel yourself getting stressed.

Take a few days off - There’s no shame in using some of your annual leave days as a time to de-stress and focus on some life admin tasks. We all need a break to stay sane and calm our minds down.

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How to stop making excuses and learn to relax

Relaxation is one of those things that is easier said than done. Everyone knows they need to relax and everyone knows they need to take time for themselves and look after their mind and body. However, whether consciously or subconsciously, we put barriers in the way and don’t allow ourselves to get the relaxation that we need.

Very often, the main excuse is time. We don’t have enough of it or we can’t schedule any of it for switching off.

Another common barrier we put up is not know where to start. How do we relax? Do we feel guilty when we decide to switch off and enjoy a bit of ‘me time’? Everyone could do with a bit more of that in their lives, so feeling bad about it isn’t justified.

So where do you start? First of all, identify a period of time that is just for relaxing. Inform those who need to know and make sure they are aware that this is your ‘me time’.

How do you relax?

Different things work for different people, but psychologists and those in the know are pretty much agreed on a few key methods.

Meditation and breathing exercises. Slowly controlling and becoming aware of breathing in and out, even just for a few minutes, can help you relax. It is frequently prescribed as a way of getting to sleep at night, but can also help calm and center you after a hectic day.

Take a hot bath. This can relax your muscles, which in turns relieves stress and helps your body and mind relax at the same time.

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