4 fun ways to de-stress

With the global Coronavirus pandemic affecting the world’s health and finances, stress levels for many individuals are running higher than usual. The key to getting through these trying times lies in everyone’s ability to keep up their morale and to avoid allowing the stress to have a lasting effect on their mental and physical health. Here is a list of four fun ways to de-stress and rediscover balance in your life.

Play Bingo Online

While you currently can’t play bingo at your favourite social venue with your friends, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it online. Use a handy comparison website like www.bingosites.uk to compare the many different sites available in the UK and find one that suits your preferences. There are a number of free websites that you can try which offer minimal features if you would like to get a feel for the game before spending any money.

Did you know that bingo promises a host of mental advantages? Not only does it assist in de-stressing your mind, but it is also said to improve mental flexibility and alertness.

Self-Care

Self-care means something different to everyone. Think carefully about what an indulgent treat would look like to you. Perhaps a long soak in a warm bubble bath with a glass of red wine in hand? Or an evening spent lying under the stars listening to classical music? Regardless, you will always emerge feeling significantly less stressed after having engaged in some much needed and well-deserved self-care.

Get Some Cardio In

As most people know, exercise releases ‘happy hormones’ known as endorphins. Therefore, a bit of exercise can work wonders on your wellbeing even if being active is the absolute last activity that you feel like doing. The moment you get ‘into it’, you will notice and relish in the benefits.

The good news is there are countless ways to get cardio exercise. From dancing and jogging to swimming and following yoga tutorials on YouTube, the options are truly endless. By choosing an exercise approach that you love, chances are it won’t even feel as though you are working out.

Start Organising Your Home

De-cluttering your living space can help during those times when your mind itself feels cluttered. In other words, a physical de-cluttering can sometimes facilitate a mental de-cluttering. Perhaps do some research into the art of sorting for inspiration and then select a specific room that needs some TLC and get started.

Don’t hesitate to get rid of items that you no longer have any use for or, better yet, find a way to repurpose or upcycle them. For example, an old, chipped teapot can be repainted and used as a fancy storage solution for your pens and pencils, or as a cute little flower vase.

Remember, there is always something to be grateful for. Use the aforementioned advice to aid you in minimising feelings of stress and panic whenever you feel overwhelmed. Life will be getting back on track before you know it!