If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to relax more, you’re probably finding that it isn’t as easy as it sounds. Life is busy, and it’s tricky trying to carve out a little time in the day to down tools and spend time on yourself. And even if you can do this, certain forms of relaxing can be expensive. We don’t always have free cash in the budget for spa days and massages. But there are ways to switch off and allow time for your body to relax and refresh, and they don’t have to make a dent in your purse.
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Swimming
Swimming is good for the mind and the body. It’s an effective form of exercise as it targets several different muscle groups. It helps improve heart rate and blood flow. It also has a calming effect. The moisture in the area makes it easier to focus on your breathing. The repeated rhythmic strokes and the sound of the water, help to calm and ease the mind. Research suggests that swimming has a similar relaxation response as yoga. For just a few quid you can enjoy a dip in the local pool and reap the benefits.
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Massage
Booking a professional massage can be expensive. For many people, it’s more of a treat than a regular occurrence. But there are other ways to get this experience without it costing a fortune. You can relax with a shiatsu massage by investing in a massage chair. There may be an initial cost, but this will diminish over time as you save money on seeing a professional.
Another way of achieving this is to swap massages with your partner. Light some scented candles, and bring a few calming aromatherapy oils for a calming and peaceful evening.
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Creative Pursuits
Indulging in creative hobbies is a great way to power down and focus your mind on something you enjoy. Knitting, sewing, adult colouring books, making jewellery, painting, etc. all require concentration. This is a form of mindfulness. It requires your attention to remain in the here and now and allows you to forget the stresses and strains of everyday life.
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Meditation
Meditation has the reputation of being elusive and only available to certain people. We often dismissive it as we feel it’s something we couldn’t possibly achieve. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Meditation is something that is available to everyone and can be completed anywhere. You don’t need any fancy equipment, just a few simple tried and tested techniques. Even ten minutes each day has surprising benefits to your mind and body, leaving you feeling calmer and refreshed.
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Listening To Audiobooks
Remember when you were a child and your parents read you a bedtime story? More often than not, you don’t recall the end as you feel asleep. There’s something soothing and peaceful about having someone read to you. And it’s something you can access quite easily as an adult. Some radio shows offer serialized book reading and the majority of libraries provide access to audio materials, completely free of charge. These can be downloaded to your phone or tablet, etc.
Relaxation is about finding something that works for you. What works for one person will be completely different for someone else. However, it is important to find this. In today’s busy world, relaxing is as important as exercise.
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