Life can undoubtedly be crazy, making you run around like the proverbial headless chicken, trying to put out proverbial fires. This is why it’s super important to find downtime that’s dedicated to you, and only you. In this blog, we share five ways that you can unwind and enjoy some well-deserved “me” time (including a spot of gaming – maybe something like online bingo). Let’s get started.
The last thing you may want to do during or after your busy, tiring day is get your bum off your chair or sofa and go for a walk. But you may be missing out on numerous health and emotional benefits if you don’t! The NBC News article “Why walking is the most underrated form of exercise” shared a few of the many benefits you’d get from going for a walk. These include helping to improve:
So even if getting your posterior in gear is at the bottom of your list, just think about all these great improvements you’re missing out on, and get your body moving! If you need a bit of extra encouragement, download a pedometer app to help you keep tabs on your efforts.
Walking may be great, but it’s even better if you can combine it with some time in the great outdoors. In the article, “Ecopsychology: how immersion in nature benefits your health”, the Yale School of the Environment discusses how people who spent a minimum of two hours a week in natural green spaces, such as parks, were likely to feel better physically and mentally. The study showed that people in a safe natural environment would reap many benefits including lower blood pressure, and stress and anxiety levels, as well as better-functioning immune systems and improved healing.
Like many other items on this list, artistic and creative hobbies can help reduce stress, improve your self-esteem, and of course, boost your creativity. But many hobbies are also a great way to build new relationships with people.
For example, a pottery or painting class gives you the opportunity to connect with people who share an interest in the same subject. Even something like computer programming can help connect you to a community of developers who all have the same passion for creating code. So don’t limit yourself when it comes to creativity. Even if it’s done using programming languages instead of clay or paint, it’s still a way to express yourself!
Here are some creative pastimes you may be interested in trying:
With so many different ways to express your creativity, you’re bound to find something that appeals to your inner artist. And when you immerse yourself in your newfound craft you’ll find you can put the worries of your day behind you.
Now that we’ve really got your attention… a hot bath is a truly great way to wind down! Whether you’re someone who likes to light some scented candles or incense, scatter around some petals, and put in a few drops of aromatherapy oil into their bath, or you just like to fill the tub and climb in, a hot soak is undoubtedly one of the best ways to relax. It not only improves your mood, but it can also help you sleep better, reduce muscle aches, and even help you burn calories. And if you’re one of the many people who don’t have access to a proper bath, a hot shower can also offer many of these same benefits, while also consuming less water!
So the next time you are feeling “ugh” at the end of the day, shed your clothes, put some funky or restful tunes on, and hop into a hot bath or shower for some proper rest and relaxation.
For millions of people around the world, gaming, especially online, is a great way to get in some quality “me time”. Whether you like to play bingo games, take part in some virtual sport or escape to your favourite role-playing game to meet your buddies, there’s a massive range of online virtual experiences to choose from on your computer, tablet, and smartphone. These games are not only fun but can also:
Help to reduce stress levels (as highlighted by the study, “Video games and stress: how stress appraisals and game content affect cardiovascular and emotion outcomes”, which shared that even though certain types of games can increase a cardiovascular response, players across their study reported higher positive emotions after playing)
Improve various functions, including hand-eye coordination, memory, and focus (as seen in the studies, “Playing action video games improves visuomotor control“, and “Video games for well-being: a systematic review on the application of computer games for cognitive and emotional training in the adult population”)
Encourage (virtual) socialising with other people, whether that’s your real-world friends or online buddies (as covered by the study, “Digital gaming by older adults: can it enhance social connectedness?”)
Boost your skills development, such as in leadership, or team management (which is explored in the study, “Influence of digital video games on leadership skills: experience of psychological research”).
So when you need to chill out on your own for a little while, fire up your favourite game and start playing! Just be sure to take breaks once in a while to avoid burning out.
When you’re ready to relax and unwind, one great way to do that is by playing games! Whether that’s PC, console, card, or board games, gaming is undoubtedly a great way to have some fun.
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