3 simple ways to relax at home ** WIN **
I am the first to admit that I struggle when it comes to taking time out for myself and relaxing. As someone who struggles with anxiety and insomnia, relaxing certainly isn’t something which comes naturally. This year I promised myself that I would find a little time each day to try and relax, even just a few minutes before bed, and so far I have managed to maintain that and am already noticing a difference in my sleep and my stress levels.
1. Put down your phone and pick up a book
I’m sure I’m not alone in reaching for my phone at various points through the day, particularly at night when I sit and watch television or get in bed and find myself aimlessly scrolling through social media. Often I find myself still scrolling at 1, 2, 3am, unable to switch off despite feeling utterly exhausted. Over the last month I have been switching off my phone in the evening and picking up a book, something that not only has reminded me just how much I love to read, but has really helped me to destress at the end of the day. I find just a couple of chapters before bed has massively improved my sleeping pattern.
2. Have a warm bath
This sounds so simple but just switching up your shower for a warm bath can feel like such a lovely way to relax (I like to team mine with a good book for double the relaxation!). You can get some gorgeous bath products now to use at home and I know that for me, using a new bath bomb or a luxury bath oil can feel like such a special pampering treat and leaves me feeling lovely and relaxed afterwards.
3. Light a candle
Every night once I’ve had a bath, put on my pyjamas and sit down to read my book, I’ve started lighting a scented candle to set the perfect relaxing ambience in our home. I love the gorgeous range from YRstudio.co.uk and particularly the Hygge and Spa Day scented soy candles which just smell amazing. You can’t beat a good candle and these are some of the best we’ve had!
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We are offering one lucky winner the chance to win a Hygge and Spa Day scented soy candles worth £20 simply by entering via the link below. One winner will be chosen at random and notified via email at close of giveaway on 23rd February. Good luck!
**.We were gifted our candles from YRstudio. All words and opinions are my own **
I enjoy reading and doing jigsaws as relaxation
a bit of reading
I love sewing, I’m making a quilt at the moment 😊
I read which takes me far away from my worries
I browse the internet, reading blogs and news articles xx
Love a cup of tea in a nice quiet spot in the garden x
I make cards and create things for my home to relax 🙂
I make myself a hot chocolate and watch a boxset
I either cook or hula hoop.
I love to hand embroider x
either enjoying a nice hot bath; cosy up and have a good read of a thriller, or go for a long walk in the local countryside amongst the fresh air
I like to crash out on the sofa with a fluffy rug and the cats.
Long soak in bath,with candles and wine
I do yoga everyday. I come home from work, have a bath and put on my pyjamas and do a yoga session from youtube.
I love reading to relax
I have a bath whilst listening to music
Walk read and bake
To relax, Pilates session, followed by 20 minutes bath with essential oils and Himalaya salt. End with a good book!
Take the dogs for a walk
Have a bath and read a book!
Sit in my garden with a cup of good coffee and a book
I relax by entering competitions
long soakm in bath then catch up on tv
I hide in the bathroom with a big mug of tea and a good book
I love snuggling and reading my book to relax
I go for a long walk.
I have a hot bubble bath with a good book and sometimes a nice glass of wine too.
I always find reading to be relaxing. A bubble bath is good too.
Bath, candles and a glass of wine! Perfect!
I love soaking in a long, hot bubble bath with candles and relaxing music
I go running and then take ages enjoying a shower afterwards. Feels amazing! But I also am happy to curl up with a good book and a beer or wine!
I like to have a nice long bath, with the door locked so the kids can’t get in!
I try and curl up on the sofa with a good film or audiobook from time to time.
I like to snuggle up with a book, chocolate and candles
I get outside in the fresh air and take myself for a nice long walk in the countryside.
A cup of tea and a good book helps me to relax especially if my cat is sitting on my knee
A really hot bubble bath with salts and a bath bomb 🙂
I love a face packs with cucumber over my eyes and yoga 🧘🏼♀️
Ps I love that jumper!
A nice bath and a good book x
I love a good book a warm room and a hot cup off coco makes me feel awwww
a nice hot chocolate and a good book
A hot bubble bath and a glass of wine.
I don’t get a huge amount of relaxing time but if I do I tend to read a book or take a bath
a hot bath is my me time x
I love to get a massage by a professional, every three months or so
I like a long hot bath
have a nice bubble bath with candles and a good book
I like to light some candles, put my comfy clothes on, make a nice cuppa tea and cuddle up on the sofa with my boyfriend and watch Disney films!
I like to read books and immerse myself in another world
I go on a long walk
I have a hot bath and read
I snuggle up with a throw & agood book & a cuppa tea
I find knitting relaxing
Go for a long walk.
I love a big bubble bath, and maybe a cheeky baileys
I read books to relax
A long hot bath
I have a nice hot bubble bath with a good book
Baking, reading, cross stitch, or jigsaw puzzles at the moment for me
I love a hot bubble bath!
I usally do jigwas puzzles or my adult colouring books to relax me x
I listen to music and/or read a book
Love a long soak with a good book
I like to read a good book in bed, it helps me to relax before I go to sleep.
Knitting while watching tv, although I can’t knit when the cat sits on my lap!
I settle down with a glass of wine to watch a good film
For me it has to be a hot bubble bath while listening to calming music
Warm bath & scented candles after qigong/yoga exercises
I like to read or spend time in the garden.
usually glass of wine and some music! x
chilling in the bath reading
Have a long soak in the bath!
I find cooking and baking relaxing, or chatting with a friend
A hot bubble bath with a great book!
Play guitar
When relaxing I like to do some colouring in.
I like to read a good book
Listen to music / binge on tv shows
I read a lot to relax. I especially enjoy reading in bed with a hot drink.
i like to go for a long walk then a bath and a book!
a long hot bath
I love to curl up with a good book to relax
A glass of wine and a good book works for me x
Put on my favourite music in the bathroom while taking a hot bath of Epsom salts!
I love relaxing in a nice hot bubble bath x
A cup of tea in bed 🙂
I like to read and do crocheting
I relax in a lovely long, warm bath.
I also keep a colouring book on the go.
A nice long bath with lots of bubbles
I spend at least ten minutes a day meditating in a quiet room, and I try to read for at least an hour a day to wind down xx
It goes a little something like this, the evening to myself, the house is fairly clean, clean bedding, a pamper shower (a shower where I shave myself and exfoliate!), moisturize, clean PJ’s, a takeaway, diet cola, movie of my choice! WOW !
Light some candles, crack open a really good bottle of red wine, and settle down on the sofa with a really intense psychological thriller book!
a good 1000 piece jigsaw
I train at the gym for my relaxation. Absolutely love it.
Reading a book in front of the fire with candles lit and maybe some soft music, the kind they place in spas
Just sit on the couch, have the log fire on, wax burner and catch up on tv
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My favourite time of day is bedtime when I get into my lovely bed and read. My bed is my happy place!
I love waking up in the morning, I love the new day and the fresh start
Long soak in the bath
I like going for a swim followed by a sauna
I like to meditate but also reading a good book is relaxing
Love watching movies
I take a long soak in a lavendar bubble bath!
I like to settle in with a good book.
I practice mindfulness
Meditate
Reading in bed always relaxes me or listening to audiobooks in the bath with lots of bubbles
I walk my beautiful dog Tabitha – she is amazing and loves a run across the feilds
Being with my children: playing games, painting, baking and being silly.
Read, take long walks in the nature nearby with my lovely little dog….
I would love to win this 🤞🏻
I always go out for a walk
I do a daily gym and swim. It both energises and relaxes me. I also enjoy reading. A lifelong passion of mine. Getting lost in a book takes away all my worries even though it may just be temporary release.
I read books, paper books not electronic ones. I find it educational, relaxing and a form of escapism from the day’s stresses.
I enjoy me time entering comps online
To relax I play darts and go bowling
watching a epic film after a long bath 🙂
Curl up under a blanket with chocolate and a good netflix binge.
If the weather is nice I enjoy gardening. If the weather is bad then I stay indoors and do crafts such as sewing or upcycling furniture.
I find martial arts relaxing.
I love reading, watching Netflix and doing puzzles
I like to do Yoga and meditate.
Read a book or catch up on Social Media
I light candles and read or watch a movie!
I like entering competitions to relax x
I crochet snuggled on my sofa with the fire on and loads of candle lit
I love getting a good book out and curling up on the sofa with a cup of my favourite tea, and either a candle or essential oil burner. My favourite scents for relaxing are lavender and bergamot.
l love reading to relax
Go for a long walk or have a nice aromatherapy bath 🙂
Sit down and watch tv quiz shows
To relax I watch a film or read and when the weather allows I enjoy gardening
A lovely long walk really helps me relax
i sow some seeds for the garden and my allotment, i find it relaxing , then exciting to watch them emerge and develop
I go for a long run which always relaxes me
I love to cook to help relax
Listening to music
I listen to music to relax, it always helps me to unwind.
I like to have a nice long bath and get into bed to watch a film with a herbal tea!
I like to crochet and get out in the garden when it’s not tipping it down!
Taking a Bath.
Meditate, I take myself to an old disused quarry which is protected from the outside world by high sides. It has a stream running through it, plenty of flowers and small nature creatures. I lie on a sunbed protected from the harshness of the world and control my breathing. I am at piece with the world and my surroundings. It also helps when I am having my blood pressure taken as well.
Do yoga or read a book before bed
I am an avid reader as I love to escape inside a book, helps me to totally unwind.
Reading is a great way to relax
I like to play with my pets, you have to be calm to be around the cat.
walk my daft dog sandy
Love to find a good programme to watch and just sit and relax with a hot drink and a biscuit
I really love to snuggle in bed with a good book and hot chocolate x
I love a bath and read my book in there.
a nice relaxing facial
Taking a bath
Entering competitions online and knitting
I love curling up on the sofa with my hubby and dog and watching some catch up TV
I love reading a book in the bath!
Light a scented candle, warm bath and read a good book.
Scratch, Art
I like to go for a run weird I know but it relaxes my mind, then I love a hot shower and a cup of tea sat on my bed. I also like to use pillow spray and read a book.
I relax by reading.
I read a good book and light a scented candle.
Candles in the bathroom and a nice long soak in the bath
Chill out in my room minus the children and play some games on my mobile or a cup of tea with soaps on tv
Sounds odd but I like to go to the gym and do a cycling class. It helps my overactive mind switch off.
Cuddling up with my son on the sofa listening to music.
Have a bath
I listen to music
hot bubble bath
Enjoy some reading
I usually put my comfy loungewear on and listen to some calming music.
My favourite way to relax is a bubble bath and a good book.
Read a book, listen to some vinyl records or have a lovely bubble bath.
Reading and crocheting
A nice long candlelit soak followed by a cuppa and a bit of catch up TV or a film
I watch TV. I do like to turn the main lights off and watch by candlelight from time to time, too.
Read a book x
Candle lite bubble bath with a cheeky glass of wine
A good book and tea are my go to’s to relax.
l love to craft, like knitting and cross stitch never fails to chill me out
I go to get a massage when I need to relax and I also like to read.
I usually like to go for a long walk in the nearby countryside especially if the weather is nice.
A nic bath and a glass of wine