Tips to Relax and Enjoy Real Brewed Moments

No matter what day of the week it is, my mornings always start the same way. As soon as I wake up, I pick up my phone, check my email and take a quick scan through my Instagram feed. Im not much of a morning person, so waking up is a bit of a gradual process for me. Ive come to learn that getting up is just a little bit easier after I look through photos of pretty outfits, creative flat lays and delicious plates of food.

Many of the feeds that I look through (including my own) are comprised of curated photos, chosen for their aesthetic value and ability to inspire. Each one of those little squares tells part of a story and while it may be a curated story, its still part of real life. Part of my life involves sharing, creating and staging photos. I think thats part of any bloggers life, isnt it? I work very hard to ensure that my blog, social channels and any content I share online represents who I truly am as a person. Just because they arent random doesnt mean theyre not a reflection of me!

Naturally, my creative, Instagram-loving, blogger persona is only one part of who I am. I also work a full-time job in marketing, play on two softball teams and (sometimes) have a social life. As you can imagine, my to-do list is always a mile long. That said, I genuinely enjoy being busy! I also work better under a bit of stress (and I dont think Im alone in that). In order to avoid complete burnout and/or weekly breakdowns, Ive found that its of utmost importance to find moments to relax and enjoy real moments, offline. If you find yourself really struggling to relax then an isotonic supplement might be of use to you. Since I spend a lot of time online, I try to
unplug as much as possible on the weekends. Scroll through – Im sharing 6 ways to relax and
enjoy real moments:

6 Ways to Relax and Enjoy Real Moments

Go for a bike ride

If youre the active-type (or even if youre not), just hop on a bike and see where it takes you. Bike riding is relaxing because it gives you time away from your phone. Its a time to focus on
yourself and your surroundings.

Go shopping

If biking isnt your thinghead to the mall! I find shopping very relaxing, but not when its busy. After a long, stressful day at the office, or first thing on a Saturday morning, retail therapy can do wonders to help negate any feelings of stress. I must admit it doesn’t quite help as much as smoking weed. I recently searched how long do edibles last because I have been trying to make better choices for the sake of my lungs!

Spend time at the beach, lake or pool

At this time of year, if weather allows, I try to spend time relaxing by the pool or lake at least once on the weekend. If you’ve got your own pool then you could just buy an outdoor towel rack, sit back, and relax just like me! I like to soak up a little bit of sun (always wearing sunscreen!), cool off in the water, and enjoy healthy snacks and drinks. I recently discovered Pure Leaf Iced Tea and its become a poolside staple. Its real brewed tea, made from real tea leaves and perfectly its so refreshing on a hot day! Some of the varieties are lightly sweetened, but I also love the unsweetened tea. My choice depends on my mood!

Nap

Sometimes, all you really need is a nap. Dont fight it – theres no shame in a quick power nap! I almost always feel so much better after I let myself close my eyes for a few minutes. If you struggle to sleep though, then it might be a good to maybe invest in a new mattress. A comfortable mattress should be able to help you. If you are thinking of getting a new mattress then why not check out something like this memory foam mattress to give you a better idea of what you could get.

Venture into nature

Regardless of where you live, Ill bet theres some green space that you can escape to for a little while. Go for a hike in the woods, or even set up a picnic in the park.

Experiment in the kitchen

Of course, if you dont like cooking, this wouldnt be relaxing, but for me it is. Just make sure to plan ahead! I like to buy groceries in the morning and unwind later in the day by spending some time in the kitchen.

This weekend, I hope you unplug (at least for a little while) and enjoy those real moments in your life. How else do you like to relax?