Try Yoga and Meditation

Yoga and meditation are a great place to start when looking to relax. A yoga instructor can challenge you to get deeper in stretches. Plus, with yoga, you also get all the benefits of deep breathing and mindfulness, which are beneficial for relaxation and de-stressing. 

Deep breathing can also keep you present in the moment. It’s one of the best ways to lower stress in your body. Practicing deep breathing sends a message to your brain to relax and be calm. Deep breathing will lower your heart rate, decrease your blood pressure and calm your mind.

Stretching, like in yoga, improves blood circulation and eliminates lactic acid. Aside from helping sore muscles, stretching has other benefits as well, like boosting your energy levels and pain prevention. While it increases flexibility, it also improves range of motion and coordination. It’s important to stretch when your muscles are still warm. 

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

There’s no time you’ll feel more relaxed than after naturally waking up after a good night’s sleep. If you’re waking up without feeling refreshed, you’re not going to be your best self. Sleep is important to help your body recover after a long day. 

To get better sleep, try going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time each day. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, it may be your mattress. A comfortable and affordable mattress can make a big difference. 

You should also avoid alcohol and blue light devices close to bedtime. Blue light can really take away from your body’s ability to shut off. At the same time, alcohol makes it so that your body has trouble getting deep, restorative sleep, meaning you won’t wake up feeling refreshed. 

Utilize Natural Supplements 

Herbs like valerian, chamomile and lavender can all have calming effects, meaning you’ll feel more relaxed. These supplements can help signal that it’s time to slow down and get ready for bed. They can help you feel more relaxed and assist in getting you a good night’s sleep.

CBD also has stress-relief capabilities, and many people find it beneficial in getting a good night of quality sleep. It can help signal your body to slow down. CBD has been found to have many other benefits too. CBD cream can relax sore muscles, for instance. 

Exercise Regularly

Though it may seem counterintuitive, exercise can help you feel more relaxed as well. Exercise can help your body destress, and it helps fight anxiety. Post-workout, you’ll be feeling like you’ve worked off all of the day’s stress. 

Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day for stress-fighting benefits. This may mean simply getting outside and going for a walk if you can’t make it to the gym. Even going for a walk can really help relax you while getting your heart rate up a bit. 

Eat Healthy

Having the right diet can help you feel more relaxed. Eat well with relaxing nutrition in mind. Think about what vitamins you need to feel calm and relaxed and eat foods that are high in those. 

Even just eating the right amounts of proteins, carbs and fats can leave you feeling more energetic. If you think of food as fuel for your body, you’re likely to eat more mindfully. Eating the right things will make you feel less stressed and more energetic, even at the end of your day. 

If you’re feeling stressed, incorporate some of these habits, and you’ll feel more relaxed.

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