Work might have been tough enough before the current crisis reared its ugly head, and now every day can seem more challenging than the last. When you add into that the possible extra headaches caused by working from home, and you could be looking at a whole load of stress and anxiety.
So, when you finally close the lid of your laptop down, a little later than you would like, here are some ways you could relax, some of them you might not have thought of before.
#1 Go ‘old school’
By this point, there is a pretty good chance you have watched everything you wanted to on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and every other streaming service. Instead of spending hours watching things you do not want to, one alternative could be to turn the clock back and forget the internet altogether.
Knitting and crochet are no longer seen as something older ladies do when it leaped the age and gender gap almost a decade ago. The benefits of being able to switch off and create something with your hands (even if the results are a bit interesting to start with) are not to be underestimated and could provide the outlet you need.
If knitting or crochet do not turn out to be your thing, alternatives can be found in scrapbooking or journaling (which is a newer term for keeping a diary).
#2 Try a much newer solution
There are probably fewer things less relaxing than trying to force yourself to relax. Even with time to yourself, the build-up of stress and anxiety can go beyond what you might be able to overcome without a little help.
This is part of the reason why products made with CBD oil have become so popular recently. Now that many of the doubts about the legality of such products have been cleared up by information on websites such as herbalhealthcbd.co.uk and the benefits are more widely recognized, the stigma of using CBD oil has all but disappeared.
#3 Get out and about
Even though it might not seem the safest thing to do at the moment, getting out and exercising and benefiting from fresh air can do much to relieve the stresses of the day. If you have concerns about avoiding other people this can be done a little later if you need to.
You do not have to go too far and something is better than nothing. Going for a walk at lunchtime also has benefits as it forces you to take a break and has the additional benefit of possibly making you more energized for the afternoon. (which in turn means you might not need to work on past when you normally would at the office)
Conclusion
Overall, the need to find an outlet when work and home become the same place can be a challenge. However, by doing something you would not normally do, finding help in newer solutions, or physically removing yourself so you have to take a break can help. If one solution does not work on its own, then a combination of all three might provide the answer.
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