8 Ways to Feel More Relaxed After a Stressful Day

#1 Take up a hobby. Hobbies are perfect to unwind after a stressful day, so have them ready. And there are so many things you can do: woodcarving, pottery, video gaming. No matter what it is, the main thing that it helps you relax. However, if your work is more physical, then try taking up a hobby, that will stretch your mind, and vice versa.

#2 Listen to music. Music always helps to de-stress, so use this idea, if you have a long commute home. Don't listen to any aggressive of upbeat music. Although you think that it will give you energy, you're wrong. The best choice is classical music. Tune up your radio to a classical station and enjoy your ride home.

#3 Physical exercise. If you're stressed, sweat it out. People, who do physical exercises often, are less prone to be stressed. Go to a gym or have a long run in the park. Swimming is the greatest of them, because it's not only about physical exercise, water you swim in will wash away all your stress.

#4 Cook or do house chores. This piece of advice is not for everyone. If you have to do it everyday, you're not likely to find cooking, cleaning or ironing very relaxing. But some people, who mostly never do it, can enjoy cooking a meal for two or the whole family.

#5 Communicate with animals. Animals are great stress relievers, so try to communicate with them, when you want to unwind. If you have a cat or a dog at home waiting for you, you're lucky! Give attention to your pet and you will feel much better. And if you're not a proud owner of one, then take a long walk in a park and feed ducks or birds with bread crumbs. Try to focus your mind on the animals and birds who surround you, not on your feelings.

#6 Read. Reading is a good way to relax after a stressful day at work. But if you want reading really work, pick up books wisely. They don't have to do anything with your work, i.e. no business books, reports or papers. Pick up novels, that will bring you to a completely another world.

#7 Try yoga. You don't need to go to classes to try yoga (but if you're a beginner, we strongly recommend it). If you already know, what it's all about, you can practice it at home. Try asanas that will help you relax and then meditate. Tip for beginners: try very simple asanas and make sure that you don't injure yourself.

#8 Drink a glass of wine. A glass of wine can be very relaxing after a hard day. But remember, that only one glass is good, no more. And since drinking (even if it's wine) isn't very healthy, you can substitute wine with camomile tea. It's natural, tasty and will help you de-stress.