Your Relaxation Station

The Chi Machine

I propped my feet up on one of these babies for the first time, yesterday. After I had fallen asleep during my massage, I awoke to my body gently swaying back and forth. 10-15 minutes of swaying, and letting my body relax completely, I had an amazing body buzz. I thought my masseuse had drugged me up!

No, it’s the Chi Machine! I recommend you prop your feet up on one of these. It will shake the day outta ya.

Get A Massage

Most massage therapy schools, provide free services to the community, because they need some hours. Take advantage of some free massage! Our muscles need the relief from stress.

I have found that this is one of the only ways my muscles can relax… if I have someone else take care of it for me!

Burn Things

Candles and incense are always nice to have burning around your place. Find some scents that are calming and not fruity or make you hungry. So, chocolate cake probably wouldn’t be a good smell to have burning.

Relax With A Significant Other

Commit to a day of nothing. Strolls through the park, people watching in a cafe, or movie night can be a nice way to relax with a loved one.

For some reason, I find it easier to relax with someone I love, rather than on my own. It’s nice to share those moments of doing absolutely nothing, with another person.

Get Your Hair Did

I like to have someone else pamper me, and getting my hair cut is one of them! I don’t really like to DO my hair. I’d rather roll out of bed and be done with it… oh, I do that anyway. So, I treat myself to some relaxing “hair doing”.

Yes, that’s right I pay someone to cut, and style my hair (occasionally). I especially love the shampooing. A nice scalp and head massage are ALWAYS needed. Then, I am given a coffee to sip while I’m being pampered. Oh, tis the life!

Get Some Sleep

This is my weakest link. After I’ve been up all night writing or at rehearsals, I become more energized and want to hang with the friends.

However, I need to listen to my body and GET SOME SLEEP! Sleep is crucial to eliminating stress levels, and raising body function throughout the day. So, GET SOME SLEEP!

Bubble Baths Are Nice!

For some cheap, ultimate relaxation, just take a nice hot bubble bath. Light some candles, pour some essential oils into your bath, and grab a glass of wine. There is nothing like relaxing in the tub until your skin begins to turn into a prune. Love it!

Go Out With Your Friends

Take a day trip or grab some lunch. Friends take a load of stress off of my back. It always helps to talk about some issues with your friends, or just not think about them at all. Go on, act stupid and relax with your friends!

Tea Time

Tea is calming, and full of antioxidants, and… other things that are good for you. Drink it, love it, and relax.

Grab A Drink

The ultimate antidote to help you relax. Yes, alcohol! In moderation, of course, this is a nice way to treat yourself to relaxation.

Dress Up and Go Out!

Make a night of it and dress to the T. Even if you feel like you’re over doing it, you will surely catch some attention.

This does not have to be a stressful experience. I have found that when I go out and dress up, I feel like a new person, and it gets my mind off of the stress of life.

Take A Yoga Class

Not only will you come out feeling refreshed and relaxed, you might even see some muscles poking out of your arms. That’s always a nice feeling too.