We may be spending the bulk of our time from home, but many of us still with the everyday stresses of life. Our jobs, job hunting, school, parenting, finances, and so much more can still feel really overwhelming, so when itโs time to unplug, relax and reset, weโve got plenty of tips and tricks to keep your stress levels to minimum and help you recharge for the day ahead.
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Grab the bubble bath, light some candles, and get to self-lovinโ! While we anxiously wait to be pampered by professionals, thereโs tons of affordable and easy-to-make DIYย lip scrubs, under eye masks, andย face masks to turn your self-care space into an at-home spa center. Use an exfoliating body scrub and toss in some citrus or a bath bomb into the tub for an added oh-so-sweet scent to your beauty regimen. If itโs hair washing day for you (for me thatโs almost every day), try a hair mask, too! From your freshly nourished scalp down to your toe nail polish, youโll be feeling good as new!
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Itโs no secret thatย aromatherapy doesnโt just smell good, it helps to make you feel good, too! You can use anything from aromatic spritzers, facial steamers, oil diffusers, and more in combination with essential oils to combat stress, anxiety, headaches, and improve your sleep quality. There are bath salts, body oils, creams, and lotions infused with aromatic herbs and essential oils, too! You can even try certainย CBD productsโeverything from CBD candy (thatโs right, candy), to CBD roll-on oils or lotions toย help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety!
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As much as we love these 3 musketeers, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar are the main culprits for making anxiety feel worse, as they affect our nervous systems. Instead, opt for some soothing tea like chamomile or green tea, snack on some dark chocolate, nuts, or blueberries (yum!), and swap the fast food for some salmon or a lean protein that supplies you with amino acids, which our bodies convert into serotonin, which is a mood-booster. Eating the right foods when youโre stressed or winding down can not only help curb your icky feelings (and wonโt leave you tossing and turning all night), but theyโre also great for your skin, too!
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This tip has been my saving grace during quarantine, and I think itโll be yours, too! Whether youโre feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need to let off some steam, journaling is a great way to write out what youโre feeling, make lists, and set goals. Weโve got some extra tips on how to approach journaling, andย tackle anxiety or stress with a confident and positive attitude! If youโre more on the artistic side, doodling and drawing is also a great form of therapy, too! For the inner artist, grab a blank canvas or just blank paper if thatโs all you have, and put your painting to the test! You can even purchase one of those amazingย adult coloring books to help you relax while stimulating the mind in a stress-free way!
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Sometimes itโs difficult to unplug or unwind if your living space is messy or chaotic. It can be as simple as keeping clothes in their drawers rather than bundles on the floor, or deep cleaning once a week to help relieve yourself of an anxious environment. Declutter your closet, or simply reorganize your living room space to make it feel more comfy cozy for those hard days when you just want to relax on the soft. The more clean and organized your space, the better you will feel! You can evenย organize your beauty counter or makeup collection, too! Cleaning out old junk (and makeup) doesnโt just feel good, it helps toย keep you healthy, too!ย
We want you to remember that youโre not alone! All of us ladies at Subtl need time to de-stress, unwind, and reset. We have struggles (and moments where one glass of wine simply isnโt enough), and weโve learned a little advice goes a long way! Check out howย our Subtl team likes to stay motivated and persevere when the going gets toughโmaybe itโll help you, too!