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I’ve always been one of those people who worry. It’s like my mind is constantly on overdrive, worrying about what might happen in the future or reflecting on things I wish I had done differently in the past.

The stress from all this anxiety was really starting to affect my life – until I decided to take action and get control of it once and for all.

Coincidentally, this decision came right around the same time that I stumbled across some great techniques for de-stressing from anxiety.

In this article, I’m going to share with you why I was so stressed, the steps I took to relieve stress, and which one worked best for me.

Why Was I Stressed?

Trying to figure out why I was so anxious in the first place was often a source of stress for me.

Connecting with friends, deep breathing, eating healthy, and stress journaling helped me gain perspective. Drawing also allowed me to express my emotions in a creative way.

All of this put together helped me understand why I had been feeling so overwhelmed, allowing for a smooth transition into taking steps towards relieving my anxiety.

Steps I Took to Relief Stress

As someone who’s experienced stress and anxiety, I’ve found that certain activities can help reduce those feelings.

Meditation, exercise, massage, sauna use, and art are all activities that I’ve personally used to relieve stress.

These activities each offer a unique way of relaxing my body and mind to gain a better sense of well-being.

1. Meditation

I once read that practicing meditation can help reduce anxiety so I decided to give it a go.

I found that by taking time to focus on my breathing and be mindful of the moment, I was able to find peace in my life.

Controlling emotions and calming thoughts were easier tasks once I learned how to meditate.

It really helped reduce stress and created positive vibes that stayed with me throughout the day.

By taking time for myself through meditation, I was able to better cope with anxiety and move on to more productive activities like exercise.

2. Exercise

In addition to meditation, exercising regularly can be a great way to feel more relaxed and in control. Incorporating yoga, exercise routines, or other self-care activities into my daily routine helps me manage stress levels and time better.

From running to lifting weights, I find that physical activity gives me an outlet for the anxious energy I’m feeling. Making use of massage therapy is also beneficial for calming my body and mind.

3. Massage

Massaging away tension helps calm my body and soul, while also providing a welcome distraction from worries. It’s an effective self-care tool that can break up the monotony of positive thinking exercises and music therapy sessions.

Socialising with friends can be difficult when dealing with anxiety, but massage is a great way to relax without making any demands on your energy.

I find that it encourages me to use other relaxation techniques like sauna, as it creates a sense of comfort and peace within myself.

4. Sauna

Saunas are a great way to help you relax and take your mind off the worries of the day. They offer various benefits, such as improved circulation and detoxification.

Sauna rituals, like pouring water on hot stones, can enhance the experience but for people like myself, I get anxious going into saunas with strangers.

So I found a way to enjoy sauna at home by treating myself to an infrared sauna blanket. It offers the same benefits as traditional saunas, which is very relaxing.

I find that I get more clarity and focus to keep up with the day ahead just by doing a quick 15 mins sauna every morning.

And with that newfound energy, let’s move on to explore how art helped me.

5. Art

Art can be a powerful tool for unwinding, allowing us to sink into another world and forget our troubles.

Creating art can help to express emotions that are too difficult to put into words, while art therapy is an excellent way of improving mental health.

Self-expression through painting or drawing has allowed me to process complex thoughts and feelings in an outlet that is both calming and joyful.

Taking art classes also gave me the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who understand what I was going through.

All these methods offer different ways of relieving anxiety – now it’s time to decide which one worked best?

Which One Worked Best?

For me personally, I find that saunais the most effective one that helped me de-stress. It made me sweat away in a short period of time, without having to spend an hour doing exercise to get a similar euphoria feeling.

I enjoyed it so much that it is now included in my morning routine. I feel more at peace and ready to start my day with less anxiety after the relaxing activity.

The first step to learning Pilates is actually thinking about how you’re going to do it. Are you going to do it alone? Are you joining a group? Or will you be in a private class? These are some considerations that a beginner should consider before deciding to take the training.

I would always recommend trying out individual sessions first. If you don’t feel like doing it alone you can always check out books and instructional materials.

Is Pilates good for the body?

Some people might think that Pilates isn’t a full body exercise. However, this is just one among the many misconceptions about this training. This is because Pilates is a full body exercise that stabilizes as well as threatens the entire body. The focus is towards improving posture, mobility and becoming more flexible while the body becomes more stable.

I think the main benefits of Pilates is that it helps you with your daily activities. It also allows you to move better on a daily basis when you are just simply doing everyday tasks. Aside from helping you with day-to-day functional movements, Pilates can also benefit the muscles.

This is highly true especially when it comes to the endurance realm. I tried doing it twice a week for an entire 12 weeks and the results were incredible. I felt my abdominal endurance increased as well as my upper body’s muscular endurance also got better. Aside from those, I also felt my hamstrings have gotten more flexible.

Health Benefits from Pilates

Health benefits will always come to people’s mind when doing exercise routines. This is also true when it comes to doing Pilates. Most people will think what health benefits they can get if indeed they will try out this exercise.

I already mentioned that core strength is the main focus of Pilates, as well as improving the pasture and making you more flexible. Because of these, health benefits come side-by-side including:

Developing Good Posture

People who have been into Pilates have gained and maintain good posture. This is because routines require the body to be properly aligned. If you are suffering from lower back pain then a Pilates exercise can be a good remedy.

Toning the Muscles

Another health benefit that you can get from doing Pilates routines is having toned muscles. The training makes use of body muscles that are not usually used on an everyday basis.

Initially, you might experience soreness. But after a while you will notice improvement. This is best for older people especially because there are a lot of muscles that they no longer use as they become physically less active.

Having Flat Abdominal Muscles

I always wanted to have my abdominal muscles flattened and I was able to achieve this because of performing Pilates exercises. This is because the focus of the routine is the core including the abdominal muscles. In return the stomach becomes flat which is a highly desirable result.

Flexibility

It is not a wonder that with age comes losing flexibility. It will no longer be the same as when people are younger. This is the good thing about Pilates as it can help you gradually gain back flexibility. After performing daily routines, you will be surprised that your body has once again adopted being flexible.

Improving Balance

I was amazed to learn that mind and body connection is possible. I learned this by performing Pilates which the instructor taught. A Pilates class does not only teach body movements but it teaches mental connection which is important in achieving a sound mind and a sound body.

Stress Reduction

It is truly surprising that while performing Pilates, you won’t be able to think of other things other than the routine that you are supposed to perform.

That is why it is a great stress reducer as you are relieved from thinking about the weight of everyday responsibilities. Pilates class will teach you breathing control while performing movements as you stay connected with your body’s balance.

Overall Well-being

As mentioned, Pilates is not only an exercise but an overall connection between the mind and body. Therefore, it creates an overall well-being in people who are engaged in doing this training.

A lot of people want to remove their muffin top. But unfortunately for me and for a lot of girls out there, eliminating the muffin top takes a lot of time and effort. Well-sculpted abs don’t come easily I guess.

While I’m also a big fan of exercising and ab workouts, I’ve got to admit that sometimes, I feel demotivated not seeing results that fast.

And so I tried looking into other ways that can give me the abs I want. Then I got introduced to ab machines.

All About Ab Machines

Ab machines differ in size and structure. They can come with resistance bars or other equipment that can help target different parts of your abdominal muscles. Their main goal is to help you use your weight so that you exercise your core.

Most ab machines are straightforward to use; however, some can be more complex depending on how they are supposed to be used. Usually, I wouldn’t recommend newbies to try complex ab machines.

In buying ab machines, there are a few things that you have to consider. Like I said earlier, ab machines to buy come in different sizes and structures.

Not knowing what you are looking for will just get you confused. I recommend that you consider these few things first before you go to a store or order online.

1. Kind of Workout Provided

This is the most important factor for me. Personally, I would like an ab machine that doesn’t just target the abs. It should also be used for a full body workout.

This is because I don’t have the budget to buy a lot of different equipment and convert a room in my house into a gym.

So it makes sense for me to buy versatile equipment that can be used for a number of different ways and body parts.

2. Quality

Next comes quality. No matter how beautifully designed a piece of equipment is, if it has bad quality, then you won’t be able to use it either.

I know a lot of people who hesitate when they see that it was built and assembled in China. Although a lot of things are now manufactured there, it doesn’t mean that a lot of their products have good quality.

You will know if a product has high quality if you see them already assembled and it looks like it can withstand more than 10 times of use.

If it’s already assembled, you should also take the time to test it to make sure that that certain ab machine fits your needs.

3. Stability

Since you will be working out using an ab machine, it is a must that the equipment is stable. Imagine sitting on an ab machine that wobbles.

Apart from being unable to exercise properly, you will put yourself in a lot of risks because you will be prone to injury.

Quality and stability go hand-in-hand so if the product has bad quality, you can expect the same for the sturdiness of the item.

4. Simplicity

Although I said that I like versatile ab machines which I can use for different things, it would also help if your equipment is not too complex.

I’m referring to the ease of using the equipment in order to exercise certain parts of the body.

5. Price

And last on my list is the price. Let’s be real, the price matters that’s why a lot of people compare a number of ab machines before they choose one.

Aside from the specs of the equipment, the price is always a concern because everyone wants to make sure that their purchase is worth it.

If you’re the kind of person who intends on using it every day, then buying a pricier one could still be okay.

In the modern world, people generally live a more hectic lifestyle. Every day, they jump from appointment to another appointment, leaving little to almost zero time for self-care. In the context of hair removal, people generally prefer the easy and convenient way of shaving over waxing because of time constraints. But this article will give you 5 reasons why you should change your ways.

Longer hair-free days

Hairlessness adds confidence to women and neatness to men, regardless of the body part concerned. It’s not surprising why many would want to prolong their hair-free days as much as possible. Shaving, however, cuts only the hair shaft and the hair regrows shortly after 3 days. Waxing, on the other hand, pulls the hair from the roots and the results last longer. Waxing also frees a person from itchiness and constant scratching. On average, a person’s happy days with waxing are about 3 to 6 weeks longer than shaving.

Cleaner finish

Some tiny hair strands may be difficult to shave off. It requires some rubbing against your skin, causing irritation and abrasion. On sensitive skin, the friction may cause rashes which require medication – an added cost. Waxing is different; it only requires a one-time application, provided that the product is of quality as well. In waxing, even the stubborn hair strands can be uprooted, leaving your skin with a cleaner and smoother finish. If waxing is a lipstick, it will be matte.

Safer process

Shaving obviously uses a razor that can cause cuts. Even dull razors, when rubbed repeatedly against the skin, can cause cuts. Note that skin openings, big or small, are possible points of entry for infection—causing bacteria, such as the staphylococcus bacteria that cause cellulitis. Some sensitive skin may even scar and eventually cause discoloration. Over time, with continued shaving, the discoloration may become permanent. Waxing, meanwhile, is safer because everything is controlled including the temperature of the wax (if it’s hot wax) and the force applied to uproot the hair (if it’s cold wax). Most people prefer cold waxing as it does not deal with heat and is therefore safer.  

Others fear waxing because of pain. People who waxed are often portrayed as screaming and squinting, as if they are forever suffering. However, truth be told, a person eventually gets used to the process and the pain becomes tolerable. Also, if you ask waxing salons, they would agree that waxing can be painless with proper application. It is generally dependent on the handler. In Doncaster, there are many waxing salons with excellent services to choose from.  All you need is to find one that suits your preference

Better long-term care

With waxing, the hair not only grows slower but also finer. Unlike shaving, waxing does not also cause stubbles, which are not only unpleasant and embarrassing, but also burdensome. Stubbles have the rough and abrasive feel. Most importantly, waxing removes dead skin cells, the reason why many people love waxing as it leaves their skin whiter and smoother. Although waxing still causes ingrown hair, the incidence is less frequent compared to shaving. Overall, waxing promotes better long-term skin care. Fortunately, waxing treatments in Doncaster are affordable, safe, and of quality, perfect for long-term use.  

More cost-effective

Some people think that they save money in shaving because they only invest in a razor with a refillable blade. Sadly, because of the unwanted effects of shaving, such as but not limited to scrapes, cuts, rashes, and itchiness, a person may end up paying for more than what he or she has initially invested. Collectively speaking, it’s costlier in terms of money, time, and effort.

There are many home waxing kits nowadays that you can purchase from beauty stores or even supermarkets. The proper way of pulling out hair is always in the opposite direction. When waxing sensitive areas, you may have to handle the procedure with extra care. But if you’re a first timer, you may opt for a professional waxing salon.

Going for your first hair colour experience can be exciting. After all, it opens up a lot of opportunities for you to create a new look. A new shade can create a perfect new hairstyle to wow your friends and family. However, it can be easy to do to wrong if you decide to do it yourself. 

First of all, a hair colouring specialist can help you choose the perfect shade. You have, of course, your own ideas when you come into the salon but you can also benefit from the experience of the experts who might have a better idea how certain tints look like in real life. He/she might also have great ideas as to how to mix and create something special for you. Booking a consultation before changing your colour might be beneficial in communicating your wants and finalizing a plan before taking the plunge.

Another important thing to note is that once you decide to dye your hair, you will have to maintain it. You don’t want darker roots creeping up and your hair having two different shades. When you are consulting with the specialist, it is a great idea to clarify exactly how long to wait between colouring hair. This way you know how often you should come back for touch-ups. Or, if you are unable to come every few weeks, you can discuss with your stylist and pick something that would be easier to preserve or wouldn’t look ugly without frequent reapplication.

Be wary of possible mistakes

One mistake that many make is to choose a shade that does not suit their skin tone. This is another reason why, doing it at the salon is better because experienced specialists can share their opinion. Sometimes, that sample you brought with you looks great on someone with lighter skin, but not with yours. Bringing pictures can help you communicate your wants better.

If you are dyeing your hair for the first time, you have to realize that it might not be as easy as just applying it. If you have dark hair and want something much lighter, you might have to lighten it first in order to make sure the new tint sticks. This is important information that your specialist will know and be able to guide you properly. At the same time, if you have had several hair colouring treatments done beforehand, you will have to realize that this affects the outcome, so planning and mixing have a vital step in ending up with exactly what you want.

First timers should also avoid box colour, even if it says the dye will wash out after a few weeks. The pigment can actually stay in your hair for a long time and make it difficult to remove if you want to try lighter shades in the future. It can also leave you with uneven hair colour. For beginners, something like semi-permanent gloss or highlights can be a good start. This way, your hair ends up looking shinier, and the original tint can be enhanced. Gloss will also fade away eventually and do not require as much maintenance.

How should you prepare for your session and how do you maintain your dyed hair?

First of all, you can prepare your hair by applying a mask the day before your appointment. The process can be grueling and a little hydration will protect them from damage. Leave it a bit longer than recommended to ensure it is moisturized enough.

After going through the treatment, you have to shift your shampoo and conditioner in order to maintain it. Opt for products that are specifically for treated hair. Clarifying shampoos, on the other hand, will strip away the dyes.

You will have to protect your hair from the sun and water from the ocean or swimming pools. Wearing hats will stop it from dulling out quicker. On the other hand, washing your hair with regular water before going into the water will protect it. The salt in seawater dries your hair, while chlorine is very dangerous on blonde colours.

Make an appointment for a conditioning treatment after a holiday at the beach. You will most likely need some touching up afterward, so make sure you drop by the salon when you get back!

Your hair will also change texture every time you go for a session. In fact, it can make it more voluminous and even easier to style. So choosing the right kind will actually make it look fuller and better, giving you with brilliant and supple hair that everyone will be jealous of!