Tuesday 25 February 2014

Looking Out For You

Although people constantly say to put others before yourself, sometimes you just have to take the time out for YOU. During work or school or getting caught up generally in life, it is quite easy to forget about looking out for you, which can cause you to feel more run down, tired or sad:( So here are some ideas of how you can recharge your battery:

//alone time//
Sometimes having the day to yourself, or going into your room for a few hours, or whatever you can do to get alone can really help. It helps you to have some thinking time, away from distractions. Also, constantly being at school or work can be tiring because you can't be chilled out and do whatever - you have to act in a certain way. Everyone has a facade, and it's exhasting having it up, but just as difficult not too. So having some time where you can do whatever you want can really help.

//dance session//
You might want to be alone for this one to;) As much fun as dancing is, it actually helps relieve stress. Make a boppy playlist, or just rock out to the one and only Taylor Swift, and go crazy.

//pamper yourself//
Whether it's just a facial and washing your hair or the full deal pamper evening, pampering yourself is definately a favourite. I'll do a post on two of my favourite facials next (and there will be some rather fabulous selfies)

//reading or watching a movie//
Immersing yourself in something else like a good movie like Harry Potter or a John Green book is a great distraction, and gets the feels going about Hazel and Augustus instead of the stupid Chemistry assesment coming up.

//music//
Lying down with a relaxing playlist on and your eyes closed helps to calm down and breath instead of focusing on everything else.

//get outside//
Just going for a walk in the park or lying in the pool or shooting some hoops can help to clear your head, get some Vitamin B, give you more energy and get your body moving. 

//shopping//
A bit of retail therapy never hurt anyone, right? Just be careful on how much you spend;) The sadder you are does not equal more money spent. I may have learnt the hard way and now have to get a job...

//lunch with some friends//
Doesn't have to be lunch, but organising somthing with your friends outside of school is heaps of fun. Plus it's an instagram photo opportunity to make you look more social that you really are. Amirite?

//do some baking//
Making some brownies or muffins makes everyone happy, really, and continues the happiness for a few days, depending on how many you eat;)

//dress up//
Going out or not, it's really fun to put on your nice clothes and do your makeup, plus it makes you feel pretty and gives you a bit of a boost:)

//youtube//
Do I need to write anything for this?

//chocolate//
Wether you're trying to be healthy or not, a bit or chocolate (or icecream...or both) never hurt anyone. The whole point of this post is ways to treat yourself, so what better way to actually give yourself a great for all your hard work?

So I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week and make yourselves feel wonderful.
Stay sassy x