8 best ways to relax after work without alcohol or illegal substances

Bustle, constant stress and the need to solve many problems every day make a person irritated. It is difficult for him to enjoy familiar things, he cannot get rid of the feeling of guilt and stubbornly keeps in his memory everything that happened to him, replaying these stories in his head over and over again and spending time searching for new, better solutions. But you can’t live like that. After work you need to rest - if not every day, then at least several times a week. These 8 ways will help even hardcore workaholics relax.

Massage

If you've had a hard day, it's worth asking your significant other to give you a massage. This is the most effective way to relax, because nervous tension also affects the condition of the muscles - they become hard, almost stone-like, which causes pain in the back, neck and lower back. The main thing is that the hand movements are slow and not too strong, otherwise the result will be the opposite: instead of relaxation, you will receive a charge of vigor and a desire to rush back into battle with problems at work. Well, when there is no one nearby who could please you with a massage, you can get down to business yourself. It won't be as pleasant, but just as effective.

Aromatherapy

The impact of odors on the human body cannot be overestimated.That's why aroma lamps are so popular in massage parlors, beauty salons, oriental temples and other establishments where visitors are used to relaxing. However, even if there is no such device at home, this is not a reason to cancel an aromatherapy session - just apply a little essential oil to any device that produces heat. This could be a battery or even an incandescent electric lamp. Under the influence of temperature, the oil will begin to evaporate and the smell will spread throughout the room.

The following oils provide a relaxing effect:

• patchouli;
• jasmine;
• Melissa;
• chamomile;
• ylang-ylang;
• rose.

During pregnancy and with certain diseases, aromatherapy may be contraindicated - before using this or that oil, be sure to read the instructions and consult your doctor.

Creation

Drawing, playing musical instruments, writing poetry - whatever creativity you choose, it will help overcome the symptoms of depression, improve your mood and prevent stress from taking over your thoughts and body. Even if a person does not have exceptional abilities, but enjoys the process, he will easily get rid of worries about troubles at work or communicating with not very pleasant clients.

Well, for those who consider themselves completely devoid of talent and do not want to be upset looking at the results of their creativity, an excellent option has been invented - coloring books for adults. You can buy them in a bookstore or print them by downloading them from the Internet.

SPA procedures

You don’t have to go to the salon to give yourself relaxation and your body a dose of nutrients. You can organize a SPA at home:

• Buy a fabric face mask.It will perfectly restore skin elasticity, remove fine wrinkles, nourish cells with oxygen or whiten the epidermis - it all depends on the properties you choose.
• Make a foot bath with aromatic oils or sea salt - if you have to walk a lot during the day, it will relieve fatigue and swelling.
• Apply a hair mask that requires long-term exposure - such products turn an unremarkable hairstyle into luxurious hair.
• Use a body scrub with cocoa and sugar - this product makes the skin more toned and youthful. And the smell of chocolate calms the nervous system and promotes the production of the happiness hormone.

Knitting

Monotonous hand movements are the best way to distract yourself from thoughts about work and forget about all the troubles. Why not spend the evening knitting or crocheting? The result of such activity will be not only relaxation, but also a new thing - a scarf with which you can please your loved one, a blouse or dress to update your wardrobe, a set of lace napkins for the holiday table, a toy in the form of a fairy-tale character that a child has long dreamed of, or something else very beautiful and dear to the heart.

Tea ceremony

It is not for nothing that in the East the tea ceremony has become an art - this action can not only give relaxation to the body, but also clear thoughts from the negativity accumulated during the day. However, you don’t have to adhere to all the canons - you can simply brew your favorite drink, pour it into a beautiful cup and enjoy the taste while sitting on the terrace or lying in front of the TV in a cozy chair. You can also use soothing herbs for tea - chamomile, mint, lemon balm, verbena.

Music for relaxation

Another option to relax and unwind is soft, calm music.

Classic works suitable for relaxation:

• "Ave Maria" by Johann Sebastian Bach;
• Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14;
• “Scheherazade” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov;
• minor adagios by Tomaso Albinoni;
• "Evening Serenade" by Schubert;
• Symphony No. 3 by Johannes Brahms.

You can also opt for jazz, saxophone music and even the sounds of nature.

Hot bath

Water is known to have the ability to wash away negative energy. It also relaxes muscles - so there is nothing better after a hard day than lying in a hot bath for 30-40 minutes. For greater effect, you should add a bomb with natural essential oils - they will make the skin soft and velvety. Ordinary bath foam with the scent of lavender or meadow herbs is also suitable - these scents relieve headaches and stress. After this procedure, you will feel like a new person - calm, peaceful.

It doesn’t matter which of these methods you choose, the main thing is not to be distracted by other things while relaxing. This kind of “multitasking” will not allow you to relax and will not benefit anyone.