Things to Do at Home: 5 Relaxing Options

10.05.2023 12:01

It's not easy for all of us to find something to do when we're alone.

Luckily, ADVICE.NEWS has shared some simple ways to entertain yourself that will also help reduce stress and relieve anxiety.

Creation

From the existing variety of creative activities, choose the one that suits you. It can be anything: drawing, modeling, creating collages, embroidery.

You don't need to have any special skills to engage in creative activities.

It has been scientifically proven that creative activity significantly reduces stress levels and has a positive effect on a person’s mood.

Pencils and markers
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Cooking

Cooking can also be called a creative process.

Whether you follow a specific recipe or not, you can cook dinner, make yourself a new smoothie, bake a cake or cookies.

Cooking helps you relax and take your mind off of intrusive thoughts.

Meditation

There are different methods of meditation.

Choose a method that is convenient for you, because meditation helps to relax not only the mind, but also the body.

What is remarkable is that in order to meditate, you do not need special conditions or additional tools.

Dancing and music

Make a playlist of your favorite music and dance to it.

This activity is guaranteed to give you a lot of pleasant emotions and lift your spirits.

In addition, music and dancing are a great way to experience emotions: anger, sadness.

Taking care of yourself

Take some time for your body and face with a relaxing bath or shower.

You can also make a face mask or use a body scrub in combination with self-massage techniques.

It's a great way to ground yourself, have a good time, and show some self-care and love.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Creation
  2. Cooking
  3. Meditation
  4. Dancing and music
  5. Taking care of yourself