Five ways to de- stress after an intense day!

Well , we all have a stressful day every once in a while. Especially when we come home from one of those days when we are totally bombarded  or everything has gone wrong that could.

    So , I have got five ways to take the edge off and shut the stress down.

All those tense feelings and emotions.


        First of all ,  Always have a change of clothes ready  when you come home. Get rid of that  tense day  by taking off those clothes that you experienced all those emotional highs and lows.  Put some clothes on that you either jog in , sleep in , or just slouch in. This will comfort you  even if you still have to make time for making supper.


Number two,  Make your favorite drink. Whether it is a big glass of Ice tea, Coke, Fanta , lemonade or even wine.. Find a glass or cup that you like and pour your favorite drink. I buy   clear plastic  wine goblets and fill it with diet coke and Ice to drink . They make me feel special. And in the winter ,I take a china cup, and make alfalfa tea in the microwave. Alfalfa tea is very relaxing and healthy . It has natural antibiotics and keeps me from getting allergies  and colds.

Three, Make a candle display. Light the candles up wherever you feel safe about placing them.    And place your favorite smelling candles in this display. Have at least 3 candles  and use colors you like  in your design. It is wonderful relaxing and watching them burn , just like when you were a child at a bonfire. I have a candle display in my living room with an old wire bird house with  a big goose behind it  ,inside the bird cage are two pumpkin candles and a vanilla candle.  They say lavender and pumpkin are the most natural scent to calm and relax .






Four, If you have children give them a chore or send them outside to play for 30 minutes. They can also do homework or write in journals. This will help you to  have some down time and calm time. Even your spouse can read the paper and wind down just like the children. NO television, unless its in another room and sound proof.



Last,  but not least take your drink and go outside on the porch or just outside. You always need a  quiet place outside . Just one of your own that has your favorite yard art , yard ornaments or even a waterfall. Spoil yourself. because you need a start over button for yourself . Remember there is nothing wrong with stop and smelling the roses. Especially if smelling the roses helps you make another day of supporting your family or self.