Just relax he said to me yesterday. I looked at him puzzled. Relax? How does one relax exactly when you have three boys, one husband and more stuff on my plate than a milliner come Melbourne cup day. I don’t have time to relax. I dont have time to get a massage, read a book or take a five minute kip. I am a mum my job is 24/7 and then some.
{However} unless you want to end up at a nice hotel where jackets not robes are mandatory here is five quick ways to relax this weekend between the washing of dirty football socks and prepping for next week.
1. Pour yourself a nice glass of red…Sip a nice Shiraz (or any other red wine) to help you unwind {responsible drinking here please} Red wine contain antioxidants; antioxidents mop up free radicals — molecules that can damage cells and are often released when you’re under stress.
2. Crank up Pharalls Happy album on the way to visiting the in-laws. Listening to music is proven to reduce stress responses such as high blood pressure and elevated heart rate.
3. Wash your hair..In the shower, grab your hair close to your scalp — sounds painful, but try it — and tug up {not rip your hair out} to release tension. Then rub your fingers in small circles over your entire head to stimulate blood flow, which reduces pain and stress.
4. When you get to sit down and watch some telly take up some knitting. Researchers at the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Boston found that repetitive activities can help calm your nerves.
5. Sex .. Couples that engage in regular sex have lower blood pressure…two birds one stone..25 minutes {21 minutes foreplay is what the average woman requires to get that other one minute but I’m thinking ambitious- multiples} is all you need.
Have a relaxing weekend.
xx Deb
