6 Ways to Unwind After Work

The one thing you want to do after a long, draining day at the office or out and about is relax. Each one of us destresses in different ways, and there are so many options of what you can do to lift the weight of the day off your shoulders. My go-to destresser is curling up on the couch with a cup of hot coffee and watching my favorite tv show. But there are many other ways you can destress after a hard day.

1. Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has been known to help reduce stress and increase relaxation. If your job involves a lot of manual labor and you find yourself with sore muscles after working, massage therapy can help to reduce your muscle pain and tension. Even if your job doesn't result in sore muscles, massage therapy can still be a rewarding experience.

2. Find Your Safe Haven

Each person has their own type of safe haven. Some find peace when doing specific things, like listening to music or exercising, while others find peace by simply sitting in a quiet room in their house. Whatever it is, after a long and stressful day, take advantage of your safe haven. Go to it and take however long you need to recharge. There's nothing wrong with a little alone time.

3. Treat Yourself

Treating yourself could mean popping open that bottle of wine you've been meaning to for quite some time now, relaxing in a warm bath with some of your favorite bath bombs and skincare products, or simply sitting down and enjoying your favorite snack. A little pick-me-up every now and then is perfectly healthy and can help to enhance your mood.

4. Take a Walk

Exercising has been known to improve, not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. It can help reduce anxiety and stress. Take a walk outside after work to cool down and calm your thoughts. Being out in nature can further help to boost your mood.

5. Laugh

Humor can cure almost anything, in my opinion. Make some time to sit down and watch your favorite comedy movie, or call up your friends and spend some much-needed girl time together. Laughing triggers the release of those feel-good chemicals in your brain, helping to boost your mood and lower your stress levels.

6. Listen to Music

Music can be pretty healing. If you're feeling down, listen to some of your favorite upbeat songs to help offset those negative emotions. Get up and dance and truly get into the music. You may find that after listening to just one song you already start to feel better.

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