As the days get colder and rainier, we spend much of our free time at home.
We might as well make a virtue of necessity and fully enjoy the coziness of the home! There are several ways to relax, and we may find time again for activities we had neglected during the summer months. Here are a few.
Relaxation and meditation techniques
One of the best activities for relaxation is practicing a relaxation technique! There are several to inquire about, but they generally share one key aspect, which is also the basis of meditation: focusing on the present moment and breathing slowly and deeply.
Are negative, stressful thoughts coming? Let them fly away. Only the here and now, relaxation, warmth, and coziness of home count! Even ten, fifteen minutes a day can be beneficial.
Drink a tea
Slowly and calmly sipping a tea, chamomile, or herbal tea is sometimes enough to bring us back to a more relaxed state. There are preparations for all tastes, some explicitly designed to promote relaxation.
Reading
Reading is a passion that helps take the mind off the present and enrich oneself inwardly. Fiction in particular also promotes empathy, that is, the ability to identify with the moods and thoughts of others. By reading, we mentally represent to ourselves the experiences of fictional characters, putting ourselves “in their shoes.” And free hours at home, perhaps sitting on a comfortable high quality sofa while it is raining outside, can be an ideal setting for reading.
Writing
Not everyone likes to write, but it can be a liberating practice that helps to externalize thoughts and emotions, sometimes to understand oneself. The possibilities are diverse: writing novels and short stories, simply jotting down reflections born out of daily life, keeping a blog, perhaps focused on one of our passions. It is up to us to choose whether to share what we write with others or make it a relaxing hobby.
White noise
Whit noises are continuous, repetitive sounds that include all frequencies, each with a similar intensity. Some examples? The sounds of sea waves, a waterfall, and a hair dryer.
Many people find them relaxing, although we have no scientific data yet to confirm the effects. Still, it’s best not to overdo it and not to listen to white noise at too high a volume.
Music
Music, like reading, can also distract us and take our minds away. But, of course, if relaxation is the goal, we will have to choose the right songs, perhaps with calm rhythms, with melodic sounds that manage to lull us.
Online games
One of the first positive aspects related to the use of online games, and more generally of online games, is that associated with the possibility of reducing stress levels through an activity that directs the mind towards a goal while ensuring fun and lightness.
An excellent example is online casino games. If you have never played online, many platforms offer casino no deposit bonus, which give players a chance to play with and win real money without depositing any of their cash.
Also, many online casinos offer free spins on pokies to newly registered players with no deposit. This helps new players learn how to play without spending real money.
A warm bath
The embrace of warm water, perhaps when we have just come home in the rain, can be rejuvenating. You can promote relaxation with a few elements which will make us feel like we are in a “mini spa” in the home: relaxing bath salts and essential oils, soft and gentle music, candles, and an inflatable pillow.
Looking at photographs
With the advent of digital, we print fewer photos than we used to. However, our albums still remind us of the most beautiful and meaningful moments: a wedding, baptism, or vacationing with friends or family. Flipping through them in relaxation at home can lead us to relive the beautiful emotions associated with those images.
Watching TV series/movies
Hours of home relaxation can be a valuable resource for movie lovers and the growing audience of TV series fans. This can be an excellent opportunity to indulge in those movies or dramas we haven’t had time to watch. Platforms like Netflix, HBO, or Amazon Prime Video, are ideal if you are looking for the most-watched best movies of the moment.
Conclusion
Are you ready to spend some relaxing time at home?
Within the walls of your home, you can discover your oasis of well-being and recharge your batteries for a new day at school or work.
