Article: Fill your tub with warm water, and make sure the temperature isn’t too hot for you. Pour in some bubble bath and soak in bubbles, or throw in a bath bomb to add some fun and color to your bath. Either way, you’ll feel relaxed in no time. Soak for about 20 or 30 minutes--or until you get pruny! Play your favorite CD or put on a playlist. Turn up the volume, follow the beat, and move to the rhythm. Exercise will destress you, and uptempo music will boost your mood. Dance for just a few songs or a few albums! to clear your mind. Sit straight and take some deep breaths. Fill up your lungs all the way with air, and exhale as deeply as you can.  Repeat this for five or ten minutes. Use a timer, and focus on your breath until time is up. Deep breathing and staying in the present moment will make your stresses disappear while filling some time. For deeper relaxation, look up “guided meditation” videos on the internet and follow along. This is especially helpful if you are busy or tired from a long day. You can nap for 20 minutes or 1 hour, whatever feels right and works with your schedule. Turn on a classic or one you’ve never seen before. Use DVDs or try streaming services like Netflix or Hulu. You can also substitute for a television show if you prefer. If you have the time, binge-watch your favorite program! Find a DIY tutorial and get creative! Search for DIY activities online, like making home decorations, creating a personalized gift, or repurposing old clothing. Also try making jewelry, scrapbooking, or painting. Buy coloring books and fill in the pages. There are a ton of coloring book options depending on your age. Grab some colored pencils, markers, or crayons, and flip open to a fun page. If you run out of time, you can easily stop working and pick up where you left off. Reading helps you unwind by taking you out of yourself and into a different narrative. Grab a favorite or a new best seller and start reading to relax and spend time.
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Soak in the bathtub. Listen to music and dance. Meditate Take a nap to catch up on some zzzs. Watch a movie. Start an arts and crafts project. Read a book.