How To Relax Your Mind
3 Everyday Activities That Will Help You Unwind
In one of my previous articles, we discussed the simple things you can do to be happier in life. You don’t have to go through a complicated process or rely on complicated and expensive things to find small things that make you happy. Keeping an active lifestyle or spending more time talking to friends are often all that you need.
The key to happiness is knowing how to relax your mind and unwind. Fortunately, there are also everyday activities that can be turned into relaxing activities. We are going to take a look at the top 3 tips on how to relax your mind and how to change your thoughts to change your life. You should give it a try!
1. Go for a Ride
When was the last time you went out for a drive? I’m not talking about driving to work or to pick up groceries; I’m talking about to Go for a Ride – a drive just for driving’s sake. Driving can actually be very relaxing if you know how to enjoy it. You can listen to the radio and enjoy the scenery as you take a quick drive to unwind.
Driving is also among the simplest things you can do to get away from a stressful situation. You still need a valid driving licence, but you now have resources like mock driving theory tests at toptests.co.uk to help you pass the theory test before you apply for your practical driving test.
If you want to take it a step further, you can also go on a road trip over a weekend. This is something you can share with your partner or a close friend or an experience you keep for yourself. There are plenty of gorgeous places to visit in the UK and the adventure you get to enjoy along the way will help you relax even more.
2. Chocolate and Green Tea
The right food items and drinks can help you relax almost instantly, which is why it is always a good idea to have some chocolate and green tea around the house or at the office. These two things are known for their relaxing nature. Chocolate is perhaps easier to consume. Dark chocolate is best for relaxation. The only thing you have to keep in mind when consuming chocolate to help you relax is to consume only a small portion – usually a square or a small piece and not the whole bar.
Green tea is even more effective. The natural aroma of the tea, the warmth you feel upon taking a sip, and the natural L-Theanine 〈Wikipedia info〉 benefits within it will all help you relax within minutes.
3. Take it Easy, Breathe!
The last trick on our list is easy, breathe! Sit in an upright position and start focusing your attention on your breathing. Control every breath you take, breathe at a slower pace, and let your mind clear itself. It won’t be long before you feel calmer and more focused.
This technique is best used when you’re alone. That way, you have fewer distractions and can simply focus on your breathing and your thoughts. Remember – change your thoughts and change your life. Don’t forget to enjoy this all-about-you-time and this method will be even more effective in helping you relax. To make it even better, this – and the previous activities we talked about – are something you can do anywhere and at any time.
It’s the little things in Life!
Thank you.
Klaudia
My life has been busy as hell these past few months and i am so fucking stressed. This article had really help me a lot on how to calm down and relax my mind in an easy way.
Nice post.
Awesome post. Nice information
Thanks for sharing with us.
Really loved these — especially taking a drive. I’ve always loved to do that, especially to music. Thought I was the only one!
Such a useful post! I always feel very relaxed after tea and chocolate too. And drives and walks are a great way to help clear your mind.
Hi Ashiana, (what a lovely name!). Me too, I love drives. Unfortunately the traffic jams and crowds don’t always make it really relaxing 🙁 Why does everybody have a car nowadays?! LOL Thanks a lot for stopping by!
The most important part of relaxing is to breath, even before you do anything important or you’re in a stressful situation, just take a couple of minutes away do a diaphragm breathing, and then go and get it.
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Great advice, thanks a lot for that Alexander. Touchè! Your comment really made me giggle, very smart, I like that! 😉
Awesome post dear and very Informative.
Thanks for sharing these useful activities with us. You are Great.
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Aw, how kind of you. Thank you, Brian, that is highly appreciated, thank you so so much! You made my day 🙂
Thank you so much, Mandie! I enjoyed visiting yours, too!!!
Love your simple tips! I am actually having some green tea right now! I love the idea of a drive for the sake of a drive, but I rarely get to take those with out a kid in tow! LOL. Great post!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment, Nicole, I truly appreciate that!