How to Relax After a Long Day

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After a long day of working and playing hard you often feel tired, wound-up and frustrated. This is a common feeling as many people don't use a lot of time relaxing and the stress gradually builds up, particularly when a major event has happened or at the middle of the week. When you need a pick-me-up try these steps and you will ready to face the world again.

Steps

Fill a hot bath with aromatic bubbles - Find some bubble bath, spa quality if you can afford it, alough it can be one that your children use, as those still soften your skin and let you relax. Bath bombs and 'floating island' type bubble bath are also very effective.
Eat some food - Food often picks you up and makes you more content. Soup and broth is the best if you are on the run and have limited time as you can heat some varieties in the microwave at home or work. If not, try your favourite easy meal. If you are cold, eat something filling and hot.
Light some scented candles - Cheap can be cheerful if you smell the candle before you buy it. Long or squat, the flickering flame will help soothe your mind.
Play a soothing CD or tape, such as classical and perhaps whale or bush noises if you have one. Stay away from rock, opera, punk or pop music, unless you want to be energised.
Make your sleeping or living area combtuable - If you go to sleep after work, as soon as you get home turn on your electric blankets and heaters if it is cold. Open windows a few hours before you go to sleep if it is hot.

Tips

If your hair is looking down then get some olive oil and mix it with one egg white and spread it over your hair, put your hair in a shower cap while you bathe and when you're done, rinse and shampoo.
Use Your favorite smelling bath bubbles.
Try not to watch the television if you need to get something done (like for work). If you do you'll probably be even more stressed out because you didn't get done what was needed to get done. Do this first so you can have a clear mind while relaxing

Warnings

Never leave a candle unwatched for a long period of time. Always sit it on a holder or in a deep bowl or saucer.
Try not to leave the bath unwatched either as it may overflow, and test it if is too hot for your liking.

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