How many times do we reach our homes feeling pent up with frustration as we bring home all the bargain from work? That we acknowledge, our lifestyle has slowly become a non-ending routine where we perform the same activities day after day, not being able to cool down when required.
For some, that scenario may seem exceptionally familiar, as stress is one of the leading factors in cardiovascular diseases and many other maladies; however, there’s much to do within our reach to overcome those health-threatening routines. Let’s explore some interesting ways to enjoy the after-office time!
1.) Go for a Night Walk
Though doctors recommend us to take one hour a day to enjoy the fresh air outside, many people don’t seem to get the benefits of a lovely stroll during night-time to put our thoughts to rest.
Undoubtedly, winter time won’t be the best moment to start practising this habit, but take for granted that enjoying the sights during a lovely summer night can be as rewarding as eating an entire package of chocolate ice cream in one sitting – plus losing weight in the process! One extra thing you can add to make this experience an unforgettable event is to check data at weather agencies to see your chances of experiencing stargazing scenarios, especially if you happen to live close-by rural areas without that much lighting pollution.
2.) Throw a Party!
Is there anything better than an unexpected party after office time? Being the host of a party past your work routine can help you not just to de-stress but also to build stronger bonds with people you happen to live more than 8 hours a day. It’s all about putting your priorities in perspective, learning how to leave all the frustration locked at the office, and get your hands on creating the event of the night.
Make a simple guest list, pick a theme and most of all, make it simple. People want to chill out and get a hold of how you behave outside the boundaries of your office, not keep talking about the same issues they could do when doing what their bosses pay them for.
3.) Create Your Perfect Ambience
In case you think “no, I don’t have enough money to spend outdoors”, there are many other possibilities for us to experience without even leaving our living room.
For some, there’s no better combo than sitting at a comfortable couch to read until falling asleep; but to make this experience a soul-healing event, there are some extra aids you can use.
· Work with your room’s lighting conditions. Sometimes having a warm, dimmed light may seem to do the trick on helping us to relax.
· Pick your preferred activity: for some it could be reading, for others, watching movies or listening to music.
· Soothing music can do wonders for a stressed mind.
· Seek out the benefits of aromatherapy. Contrary to what some sceptic people may say, aromatherapy works – although you need to find trust-worthy places to buy the required scents to help you overcome your stress levels.
4.) Learn a New Craft
Yes, as unpredictable as it may sound, engaging on new activities takes our mind outside the boundaries of routine; thus, helping us to cope with everyday life.
There are many hobbies you can explore on your own: painting, knitting, cooking, photography, woodcraft, etc. Some of these activities can be combined with other ones mentioned above – i.e.: photography with taking a walk during night time, nothing better than some cool night shots – but mostly we are gaining something extra with our time to cool off our thoughts.
In case you are wondering if you need to pay a fee for learning a new craft, the answer is no. YouTube these days proves to be an invaluable teaching resource where we can stream content about any possible topic we can imagine; hence, why spend money if you are just checking if you would like such craft?
5.) Explore the City
Finally, we cannot end up this list without mentioning a good classic. One of the coolest ways of de-stressing out of the hazards of routine is to say “let’s have a night out!”.
Dress smart, call a couple of friends and go visiting that new pub you been reading reviews for quite the long time so far. Not only you’ll be meeting new people, but also experiencing the most random scenarios a city can offer not just to tourists but to its inhabitants.
Remember, though work is important it shouldn’t be your number one priority. People tend to lose focus on the fact that we only live once, thus acknowledging all the experiences they missed just to keep worrying all over on what could have we done better rather than live the moment. Good luck!
