5 WAYS TO DE-STRESS WHEN YOU’RE SHUT DOWN
Locked down once again! And with the recent Shelter-in-Place order comes a stream of stress. “How do I keep my family safe?” “How do I afford gifts when I’m out of work?” “How to I tell my parents we can’t spend the holidays with them?” And the mental swirl goes on and on. Since your usual de-stressing outlets like the gym and the spa are closed, here are some at-home ideas to keep you sane this season.
1. Give Yourself an At-Home Facial. Stress wreaks havoc on the skin. The resulting increase in cortisol depletes ther skin’s barrier, resulting in irritation. And when our skin looks bad, stress goes up. Take time out to treat yourself to a little self-care by doing an at-home facial. Check out our Facial Kits here >>
2. Take a Bath. I know this one’s a cliche, but when was the last time you tuned everything out with a hot bath? I mean, who has the time? But there’s no better reset after a long day. And you know what they say…if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else.
3. Video Conference with Friends. Being stuck at home can be a path to sweat pants. Nothing pulls you out of a pity party better than connecting with friends. It reminds you that there’s life out there, and being on video ensures you at least take a shower that day.
4. Plan a Family Game Night. It’s easy to sink into screen time when you’re bored at home. But watching Netflix every night just kills time along with your spirits. Bring the family together with a game night. They’ll complain at first, but a little competition will have them bantering by bedtime.
5. Connect through Massage. The power of touch works wonders on mental health. Ask a family member for a foot rub. Or give them a hand massage. After a few minutes, you’ll forget how much they’re “always there” and driving you crazy.
Happy Holidays!