{"id":7579,"date":"2018-06-13T08:30:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T12:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=7579"},"modified":"2018-06-05T11:40:03","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T15:40:03","slug":"last-10-40-of-ways-to-relax-and-destress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/stress-busters\/last-10-40-of-ways-to-relax-and-destress\/","title":{"rendered":"Last 10\/40 of Ways to Relax and Destress"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">30. Go Barefoot<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">This is one of the many ways to get in touch with nature as previously mentioned, BUT it has unique properties of its own. Walking barefoot outside might make you a hippie, but it\u2019ll also helps you absorb free electrons from the Earth and has a surprisingly powerful antioxidant effect on the body, as explained\u00a0<a class=\"Cx38y\" href=\"http:\/\/articles.mercola.com\/sites\/articles\/archive\/2012\/09\/20\/barefoot-on-electron-deficiency.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<i class=\"NySXM icon icon_external-link\"><\/i><\/a>. If anything, however, going barefoot gives you a natural, spiritual connection with the Earth on which we live. Deep.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">31. Sing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Bring out your inner Beyonc\u00e9. Pair this up with \u201cdance like nobody\u2019s watching\u201d (see #15), and you\u2019re set as a backup singer\/dancer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">32. Treat Yourself<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Go out for some froyo, splurge in that clutch bag, give in to a guilty pleasure. Treating yourself is just a reminder that life is good, and that you deserve to have a good time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">33. Scents Make Sense<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Try out aromatherapy. Some scents, like lavender and jasmine. Check out t<a class=\"Cx38y broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/thelistlady.hubpages.com\/hub\/Good-Smells-to-Improve-Your-Mood-7-Oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his\u00a0<i class=\"NySXM icon icon_external-link\"><\/i><\/a>page for a more detailed list.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">34. Do Your Research<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">It\u2019s important to relax, but it\u2019s equally important to understand what caused you to stress in the first place. Acknowledge whatever it is, as it may just be right under your nose.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">35. Chew Gum<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Chewing gum can actually\u00a0<a class=\"Cx38y\" href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/175776-how-chewing-gum-relieves-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lower stress<i class=\"NySXM icon icon_external-link\"><\/i><\/a>! Pop one in your mouth, and you\u2019re set.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">36. Find a Relaxation Mentor<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">AKA, a positive role model who excels specifically in the field of staying relaxed. Find that one dude whose catch phrase is \u201ctake a chill pill!\u201d (Not limited to people who grew up in the 90\u2019s\u2026) By looking to others who are good at being calm, you can also learn their tricks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"convertful-incontent-1-13\"><span style=\"color: #000000;font-weight: bold\">37. Be Spontaneous<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Take an alternate route to work, spice up your morning routine, or take an impromptu trip to your favorite store. We\u2019re so entrenched in routine, but a bit of spontaneity once in a while is good for you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">38.Forgive Yourself<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Any weird emotional tension? Let it go by forgiving others and yourself. Staying in the past is not worth missing the future.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">39. Breathe<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">Probably the easiest thing you can do, and it takes only a few seconds. No matter where you are or however difficult the situation at hand may be, taking a deep breath can calm you down.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_3z6tw\">40. Remember You\u2019re Human<\/h2>\n<p class=\"oKZad\">It starts with awareness. We all make mistakes. Let go of any perfectionist tendencies that may be dragging you down, and let go of any unrealistic standards that you set for yourself and fail to reach. So\u2026\u00a0<strong class=\"\">Relax, remember you\u2019re human, and go reap the harvests of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To find the other tips check out:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/40-simple-and-brilliant-ways-relax-and-stress.html?utm_content=buffer917eb&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer\">https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/40-simple-and-brilliant-ways-relax-and-stress.html?utm_content=buffer917eb&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>30. Go Barefoot This is one of the many ways to get in touch with nature as previously mentioned, BUT it has unique properties of its own. 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