Between keeping up with schoolwork, participating in clubs and campus activities, balancing work, maintaining a social life, and everything in between, life can get downright stressful—-and even that is an understandment. Whether you have a full day to unwind and don’t know how or you only have a few minutes in between the chaos of the day, here are some easy, simple ways to destress:
1.) Go to a humane society/park and play with dogs.
2.) Grab a cup of coffee or tea with a friend.
3.) Call your family and catch up.
4.) Go on a walk or bike ride.
5.) Watch a stand-up feature on Netflix or YouTube.
6.) Do yoga through a gym or online video at home.
7.) Mediate.
8.) Take a bath (bubbles, music, candles—the whole works)
9.) Create something—doodle, paint, whatever it is you enjoy.
10.) Try a new recipe and eat it all without regret.
11.) Spend a few minutes in the sunshine.
12.) Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and count to ten.
13.) Journal and try and figure out your source of stress.
14.) Do a face mask + paint your nails.
15.) Ask for a hug from someone you love.
16.) Put essential oil on your skin or in a diffuser.
17.) Punch your pillow.
18.) Turn off your phone/get away from technology.
19.) Look at happy photos of yourself/happy memories.
20.) Clean your room + make your bed.
21.) Take a nap.
22.) Listen to mood boosting music.
23.) Say affirmations into the mirror.
24.) Write down 10 things you’re thankful for.
25.) Do something nice for someone else.