After a busy day working and parenting, it can be easy to just want to sit down in a dark room in silence (just me?) But just doing nothing isn’t always the best way to unwind. I know I for one need to be doing something to be able to unwind properly. Do you find the same? I so, here are some ideas for things that you could be doing to help you to unwind and relax after a busy day. After all, this adulting and parenting business can be hard work!
Games
Playing games is a great way to unwind. You might have a partner that loves to play games with you too. It could be a card game that you like or even something like chess. If your other half is not a gaming enthusiastic, then there are also individual options and type of games you can enjoy, like online blackjack.
You can experience online blackjack in your own home. All you need to do is to choose one and be prepared to be amazed, because is very close to the real thing. You can practice or play for real money. It is just like a short escape to a real casino for a few hours, but the good news is that you don’t have to make the journey out to a casino.
Exercise
It can be hard to find the motivation to get exercising at the end of the day. But the good news is that it doesn’t need to be a hard or strenuous workout. You could try something like yoga or Pilates as a great way to unwind and relax your body. There are lots of classes and workout videos on YouTube that I like to use. So it doesn’t even have to be something that will even cost you money. If you do have a gym membership, then make use of it. Walking on the treadmill, the cross trainer, bike and swimming are all good ways to exercise that won’t be too strenuous last thing at night.
Reading or Colouring
If you find that you have the time to dip into an online book or do some colouring, then it can make a massive difference. I love taking a bath and reading a book at the same time. It helps me to relax and shuts me off from the rest of the world for an hour or so. Colouring is all the rage as a way to destress and relax too. So maybe grab yourself a mindfulness colouring book and get creative. When you’re a parent at home you’re not always using your creativity. So something like this could really help.
What do you do to relax and unwind after a busy day?
I need to try my hand at coloring I struggle so much to relax
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I’m a mom of 5 kids and had lost touch with my love of reading! A friend recently loaned me books and got me back into it. It is definitely my favorite way to unwind these days!
Nothing better than a good (paper) book before you go to bed!
A warm bath is best to unwind after a long day, and no electronics.