Soak out the Stress

OH NO! You’re a half an hour late for work. The sink is full of dishes. Your favorite shirt is missing and you can’t find one to wear because everything else is dirty. Does this sound familiar? Women have lots of stress to balance. And as you gather the experience you may be fortunate enough to figure out how to organize your life without giving it all up. One way to help you decrease tension and stress is to take the time to sort it all out.

The one thing that I have learned in my life that I like to tell others is that,

"It’s so much more fun to laugh, than cry. I’d rather be singing, than shouting. And, if that doesn’t help, than take a bath and soak out that stress."

Here’s a list of problems solving steps that could possibly help you out:

Step 1- Forget about it.

Whether you had to take a bus, a car or even your own two legs to get home from school/work, once you step inside your home take a deep breath and try to forget everything that happened that day. All the books, notepads, computers, line-ups and rushing are now behind you. Place your baggage where ever you like, throw it if it makes you feel better, just put in down.

Step 2- Tidy up the mess.

The morning was a rush, there are dishes scattered around the kitchen, peanut butter jars left open and milk jugs left out. Not to mention, your bedroom looks like a hurricane went through it. It takes just a little bit of time to get rid of all the mess. Start with the bedroom, hang-up and put away the clothes you were planning on wearing that day but decided it either looked to baggy or too tight. Make your bed, so you can climb into it comfortably at night. Then clean the kitchen. Finishing the dishes and sweeping the floor last will help from getting any unnecessary dirt on any of your shirts and bed sheets.

Step 3- Organize study notes and homework.

You had a full day of lectures and note taking. It’s probably best to leave homework out of the way for awhile. However, you have projects due and tests are still rambling through your thoughts. Instead of getting right to work, organize your notes by writing a ‘to do’ list. You may find it easy to number what has to be done from most important to least important. Then, place them aside for later on, when your mind is more rested and clear.

Step 4- Take a warm bath.

After you have set the water temperature to a soothing degree, pick out your favorite shampoos, soaps and suds, while the water is running. Adding bubbles to your bath puts the body more at ease. Go into the bedroom, put on some easy listening and turn the volume up load enough to hear the music in the bathroom. Stepping into the tub may be shocking at first but as soon as you’re settled into soak; the tension and pressure goes away allowing the mind to clear from all the day’s troubles.

Step 5- Get Comfy in Pajamas.

There is no better feeling than slipping out of the tub and into a soft pair of pajamas. When all dried off, before getting into your night wear, rub yourself down with some scented lotions, like vanilla or lavender. This will keep the soft feeling from the tub stay soaked in your skin. To get that same feeling on the inside, make yourself a cup of tea, hot chocolate or flavoured coffee. Feeling better yet? Now that you’re relaxed and regenerated, you will have a clear mind.

After all this, you still can find the time to call a friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile or catch up with your parents Try anything that will keep the negativity from brushing in. Also, weekday mornings can be hectic. It’s best to figure out what you’re going to wear the night before to save you from the rushing. Also, you may find packing a lunch before sunrise comes in handy. By this time, you will be ready for bed and prepared for another chaotic day of life.

~The Journals of D…

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