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 Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:01 pm
Ive been trying to manage ways to relax and get happier, lately i've been a but down and im unsure why, since im a usually happy person ^^
So ive made a game plan, and i'd appreciate for you guys to add to it or add more information to each topic, and share your own ways to cheer up and relax ^^
THE Gameplan!
* Stop eating junk food - i hate junk food but latley that damn chocolate bar has been lookin pretty good...
* Go for a daily run in the morning - I'm out of the workforce right now, and gotten kind of lazy ninja
* Get a lavender plant for my room - OKay this was his idea, he says lavender is therapeutic and will not only relax me to take care of it but help me sleep.
* Get a regulated sleeping schedule - im pretty much a sleep at 3am and wake up at 10am kinda girl, that needs to be changed!
I've also been temped to buy some St. Johns Wort to take, my mother says the plant increases some chemical in my body to make people happier.
* Anything you'd like to add?
* Any comments on anything i named?
It's VERY appreciated guys ^^
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:28 pm
Chocolate is actually pretty good for you. Scientists think that the chemical properties of chocolate triggers a reaction in the brain similar to love which is why chocolate = yay happy time.
I would stick to organic dark chocolate or cocoa nibs.
Yoga is excellent for relaxing. Depending on what discipline you follow the poses allow for deep stretching of the body and regulates your breathing for deeper breaths to help center yourself.
You can make a small pillow and fill it with a mix of herbs and dried flowers. Think lavender, lilac, jasmine, chamomile. You could do well with a mixture of herbs and a "filler" like brown rice or buckwheat hulls.
that's all I can think of for now. [:
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Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:35 pm
onicoe Chocolate is actually pretty good for you. Scientists think that the chemical properties of chocolate triggers a reaction in the brain similar to love which is why chocolate = yay happy time. I would stick to organic dark chocolate or cocoa nibs. Yoga is excellent for relaxing. Depending on what discipline you follow the poses allow for deep stretching of the body and regulates your breathing for deeper breaths to help center yourself. You can make a small pillow and fill it with a mix of herbs and dried flowers. Think lavender, lilac, jasmine, chamomile. You could do well with a mixture of herbs and a "filler" like brown rice or buckwheat hulls. that's all I can think of for now. [: You mean the little pillow in the DIY area? Thats an easy craft, i should stop being lazy and make one >_>
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:39 am
I didn't mean that specifically but that would work. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:48 am
I second the yoga! I remember being much happier when I was taking yoga during college and since then I keep telling myself to sign up for classes again. While doing yoga at home is nice, I like being in a group too.
When I feel down, I like doing things that I did when I was younger, like watch cartoons, play video games, read, draw, play.
I also have a few guided meditations on my iPod that I'll listen to in the morning before I get started with my day.
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:01 pm
I love my super dark organic rain forest chocolate. You'll want 75% or or darker. For sleep regulating I use Natural Factors valerian root. It's fab.
For me, relaxation is having everything tidy, clean and organized. I can't feel relaxed unless everything is just so. (Not only actual objects, but your mind too.)
Try reading books to exercise your mind. Bike riding or nature walks are great. The Japanese do this thing where they walk through forests - forests are great negative ion generators which can help relax the body. (Especially after a rain.)
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:00 pm
First of all: The very fact that you're recently out of a job is more than reason enough to be feeling down.
That being said:
YOGA!! I go to classes on a fairly regular basis, and pay as I go, instead of one up-front payment for a set amount of time. I just try to show up once a week or so, pay for that class when I arrive, and enjoy the benefits.
I'm sure you could find something like that in your area. Try looking it up on the Yahoo local pages.
Get some lavender-scented candles from your local craft store, they don't cost much. And make that sachet while you're at it.
Definitely try to avoid the junk food, except for dark chocolate. I'd recommend dark-chocolate covered strawberries. They are to DIE for. A yummy treat and a damn good alternative to those oily chips.
Running - at ANY time of the day - is a great idea.
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:31 am
What about getting regular massages? I know that makes me feel better, especially if aromatherapy is involved. If it's outside your budget, you could try any place that teaches massage, the students are often willing to give freebies for practice, and they're still pretty good.
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:16 pm
Meditation, yoga, chamomile tea and blue lace agate stones all work for me.
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:40 pm
Tea works wonderfully for me.
My favorite time of day to go for a walk is at the beginning of sunset-just when the sky starts to look like a watercolor painting.
Which reminds me...painting can help, too.
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:44 pm
 I second momoxhime's suggestion of meditation. Nothing calms me down more than meditation followed up with a steamy cup of tea. Also, for ShadowMoonlight's suggestion for massages... Even if you don't do a full body massage, taking aromatherapy oil/essential oil (a few drops on your fingers) and gently massaging your scalp (using your fingertips and gently pressing, moving in a circular pattern) is also relaxing, and you can do it anywhere. Plus your hair will smell good! biggrin
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:13 pm
Medication ... diaphragmic breathing works best for me. Get comfy, take a deep breath in through the nose while pushing your stomache out, hold for 5 seconds, then breath out through your mouth while pulling your stomache in. While doing the meditation focus just on your breathing, and push all other thoughts out of your mind the best you can. After about 15-20 minutes you just feel very relaxed because it stimulates your parasympathetic nervouse system.
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