Elsy PawelakWe know, life is stressful; college is stressful; jobs are stressful. What are you supposed to do about that mountain of stress? All of the best ways of dealing with this tenseness are inexpensive and quick. Take a look, you will definitely benefit! Here are 3 college budget friendly ways to dissolve stress.
Sip Some Herbal Tea
Teas are chock-full of antioxidants with the ability to power you up, and down, in several ways. There’s a reason people swear by it! Chamomile and green tea are popular standbys, but you may want to scope for decaffeinated bags of the green variety if you’re not looking to stay awake. If it’s available, give valerian tea a try. It’s known to reduce emotional and physical stress, along with helping you sleep. It’s quite the sedative, so don’t drink too much! You don’t want to sleep through that exam!
Light a Candle
Try a candle with some sort of essential oil, it’s one of the easiest ways to work on calming down those stressful feelings. Using your sense of smell to relax is proven to have an effect on the production of your hormones which can help lessen your stress levels. Light one for instant relaxation, just don’t forget to blow it out before you fall asleep.
Give Yourself a Mani/Pedi
Lessening your stress is all about pampering yourself, so it should be no surprise that a mani/pedi is on our list. Going to your favorite nail salon is always wonderful, but if you’re looking to save money this is the easiest of DIY’s. Taking the time to pay attention to yourself is essential, but easy to overlook during school.
How do you de-stress?
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