In conditions of intense activity, constant employment and a crazy rhythm of life, the ability to relax in time and properly is very important. Otherwise, professional burnout, constant fatigue syndrome, severe stress and depression may overtake you.
Instruction manual
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Forget about using alcohol as a way to get rid of stress. Libations will not help you truly relax. Remember that spirits are powerful depressants. Under conditions of increased stress, their use can only exacerbate the situation. There are many safe remedies for real relaxation.
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Find a way out for your emotions. If you feel that the past day brought you a lot of negativity, do not accumulate it in yourself and do not restrain negative feelings. Take cover from prying eyes and scream or break a couple of plates. There are more civilized ways to release emotions: beat a punching bag in the gym, run around, sing karaoke from the heart or dance for a couple of hours. Make your body move actively.
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Switch to simple, monotonous work. This can be cleaning the apartment, ironing, cleaning the festive service, sorting things out in the closet. Such actions are very calming and relaxing. In addition, they have unconditional practical benefits. This is a clean apartment and order around.
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Listen to good music. Seek moral support from your favorite tracks or discover new artists. You might like something from folk or classical music, blues or jazz, country or romances, rap, pop or rock. The main thing is that the music brings strong positive emotions and is to your taste.
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Watch a good, life-affirming movie. It can be a great, light comedy or drama that makes you think about the meaning of life. The main thing is that the plot sets you upbeat. Films such as Amelie, Life is Beautiful, Always Say Yes, 1 + 1 and other works of classic and modern cinema will help you relax. Stop watching action movies, news bulletins, or crime sets. By the way, contrary to popular belief, horror films can help deal with stress. Feeling strong emotions while watching them, you get rid of the accumulated negative. The main thing is that the plot is as implausible as possible, and the movie is perceived as a terrible tale.
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Have a spa for yourself. Dim the light, light a few aroma candles and do self-massage. Sit comfortably on the sofa and with the palm of one hand massage the back of the neck and shoulder. Then repeat everything on the other side. Rub your palms against each other, mash alternately each finger on both hands, and then the surface of the palm. Knead your feet. Massage the scalp with your fingers. After such manipulations, you are guaranteed to feel better. The main thing is not to rush and allocate at least twenty minutes for massage.