{"id":7044,"date":"2021-08-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=7044"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:14:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T18:14:31","slug":"tips-for-de-stressing-on-national-relaxation-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/tips-for-de-stressing-on-national-relaxation-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for De-Stressing on National Relaxation Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>National Relaxation Day was <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/news\/2017\/08\/national-relaxation-day-2017-facts-origin-date-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">created in 1985 by a 9-year-old Michigan boy<\/a> who believed people \u201cthink too much about working\u201d and that \u201cpeople don\u2019t think enough about relaxing.\u201d For the past 35 years, August 15 has marked this celebration of leisure. For the upcoming 36th anniversary of the holiday,&nbsp;let\u2019s take a closer look at why relaxation is not just fun, but fundamental to your overall wellbeing. Then, you can turn this once-a-year event into a daily routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-relaxation\">Mental and physical health benefits of relaxation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a step away from the rigors and demands of your everyday life can have a profoundly positive effect on your mood, energy, and stability. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/burnout\/art-20046642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> suggests regularly engaging in a relaxing activity as one of their six top strategies for avoiding job burnout, one of the most common and most difficult mental health struggles that working people face.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limiting your stress through practicing intentional relaxation can also help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Manage your blood pressure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall asleep more easily&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid stress-related afflictions like ulcers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a decreased likelihood of smoking or obesity&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your immune system&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-1120x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/reading-a-book_national-relaxation-day-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-tips-to-help-you-actively-de-stress\">Three tips to help you actively de-stress&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve decided to incorporate a little more relaxation into your life. Okay, what next?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to a relaxed state of mind isn\u2019t something that just happens to you. Paradoxically, learning to appreciate relaxation can actually take a little bit of work. These three tips will make that effort easier and help you incorporate de-stressing techniques into your daily routine.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-remember-that-relaxation-is-me-time\">1. Remember that relaxation is me-time&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Me-time doesn\u2019t actually have to do with being alone versus in a group of people; you can definitely relax with partners, friends, and families! Instead, me-time is an important descriptor that helps you identify <em>why you\u2019re doing something<\/em>, not just who you\u2019re doing it with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However you choose to relax, make sure you\u2019re pursuing that activity purely for your own enjoyment. Something that seems relaxing on the outside can still be stress-inducing if you have ulterior motives to worry about. For example, writing music won\u2019t be relaxing if you\u2019re doing it on a tight deadline as part of your job. Me-time activities shouldn\u2019t be strongly linked to your career goals or daily responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-1120x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cooking-together_national-relaxation-day-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-go-in-with-a-plan\">2. Go in with a plan&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what definitely won\u2019t help you de-stress? Frantically trying to figure out how you should relax during your lunch hour, after work, or on the weekend. Thinking forward to your free time, consider some methods for relaxing that you might enjoy. This will help you take full advantage of the moment when it arrives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are an infinite number of ways to relax because everyone has different interests and skills. Here just a few that you might enjoy:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meditation \u2013 <\/strong>Whether it\u2019s a guided group class or a solo session out in nature, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/recording-meditation-for-a-relaxing-reset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meditation can help you achieve a relaxing reset<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yoga \u2013 <\/strong>Establish a strong mind-body connection by combining inner focus with physical stamina.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking \u2013 <\/strong>Explore your tastes and share your own culinary creations with family and friends. Don\u2019t be discouraged if you\u2019re a beginner. Join a helpful group like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Denver-Cooking-Baking-Decorating-Workshops-and-Meetups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denver Cooking, Baking &amp; Decorating Workshops and Meetups<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gardening \u2013<\/strong> Whether you have a full yard or just a spare windowsill, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/green-thumb-summer-how-and-why-you-should-start-gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grow your planting passion and reap the benefits of being a greenthumb<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exercise \u2013 <\/strong>Getting active will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-get-active-after-a-year-indoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel happier, more energetic, and less stressed<\/a>. It\u2019s a fun way to challenge yourself and build discipline.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading \u2013 <\/strong>A great story can transport you from your current reality and let you explore someone else\u2019s for a while. You might even learn something incredibly valuable along the way. Plus, it\u2019s always fun to read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/four-literary-adaptations-premiering-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">books that are being adapted into film this summer<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-join-a-community-that-will-help-you-relax-year-round\">3. Join a community that will help you relax year-round&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Who you choose to relax with is just as important as the activity you pursue. Often, friendships and relaxation go hand-in-hand. Finding groups to share your hobbies and socialize with will help you achieve a relaxed state of mind more frequently. Carrying those good feelings into your daily life makes it much less difficult to handle your job and other responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group near you<\/a> engaging in your particular interests, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/lp\/how-to-group-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create your own Meetup group<\/a> and invite others to actively de-stress together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\"><p>On August 15, celebrate a day dedicated to chilling out. 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