These are just a few things that I like to do to de-stress/relax
Drink water; it feels way better than eating junk food and replaces the munchies.
Listen to soft music (I’ve been liking the majority of the We’ve Done Something Wonderful album, AKMU, and these two spotify playlists). Then, switch to upbeat music that makes you happy/some jams.
Drink tea. I like oolong, green, earl grey, and peppermint.
Take a shower and wash your hair, face, and body. Use shampoos and body washes/soaps that smell good to you.
Do a face mask and moisturize!
Allow your skin to breathe and take a break from makeup.
If you want something sweet, eat some fruit. I find it usually satisfies my sweet tooth.
If you’re tired, take a nap either 20, 60, or 90 minutes long (the latest to start one should be 4 pm to keep from interrupting your sleep schedule much).
Watch a show that makes you laugh; nothing that gets you too emotionally invested.
Delete pictures from your phone you don’t need or want; import the ones you want to keep to your laptop, a flash drive, or external hard drive.
Make a list of tasks you need to complete from easiest/shortest time to completion to most difficult so that you won’t feel so overwhelmed. Finish a few easy tasks first, then work on some of the difficult ones, even if just a little. If you need a break, do some of those easy ones in between.
Write down your thoughts if your mind feels cluttered.
Exercise. Whether it’s dance, pilates, running, or otherwise, it helps to relieve stress.
Go out and enjoy the sun’s warmth. Soak in that Vitamin D (but wear sunscreen!)
Eat at least two meals a day, one should be breakfast. I got in the habit of one + 2-3 snacks, and I felt awful, hungry most of the day, and gained weight bc of a slowed metabolism even with less food and lots of water, so don’t do it.
Clean your room. Working in a clean space makes it easier to focus. If your room is clean, just tidy up a bit: make your bed, fold laundry, change your sheets, etc.
Don’t stress over minimal things. Try to think long term.
Encourage yourself to do and be better. Don’t be hard on yourself, you’re doing great. Love yourself. You deserve it.