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Want to Relax from a Hard Day at School? Read These!

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posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:00 am

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  1. Drink some relaxing tea! One of my favorites is Yogi Calming tea. It helps me unwind from the day.
  2. Listen to classical music- Try some songs from Mozart, or ask your parents who their favorite composer is that’s soothing. Or email me for some ideas!
  3. Lay down and take a nap- It sounds obvious, but let yourself get some zz’s! It will help you recharge.
  4. Read some soothing scriptures- God cares so much about you, if you read some inspiring scriptures, it will help you feel more at ease. I like this one:  2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
  5. Watch your favorite movie! One of my favorites is Zoolander. It cracks me up!
  6. Put on a face mask- This is also one of my favorite things to do when I want to relax. You can also light candles for a more tranquil effect.
  7. Change your computer screen- Make your background a picture of a beautiful tropical scene, it will make you feel more calm.
  8. Organize your closet! I know this may sound odd, but when I put things in order and organize my clothes according to color, the process makes me feel productive and also eases my stress.
  9. Do some stretching- Lay down on the floor and bend your knees to your chest and breathe deeply. You’ll feel better and relaxed!

What are some of your tips that help you relax?

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  1. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 08:14

    This is so true! When I do homework I listen to classical music on a radio station on itunes, and my computer screen is a beautiful castle on the sea in Italy. Thanks for these great tips!

  2. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 08:16

    great tips. thank you. listening to music always does the trick.

  3. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 08:44

    i hate feeling stressed. i like the idea of doing a mask and lighting candles. that sounds really nice. thank you.

  4. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 10:33

    imma going to be using number three plenty! honestly i think all of these are great suggestions. good job :D

    • Posted by Nicole on March 29, 2011 at 10:44

      Thank you Krissy, I’m glad you found it helpful!

  5. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 12:42

    Love these tips. I’m a huge fan of tea. My favorite is Vanilla Chi!

  6. Posted by on March 29, 2011 at 17:33

    i also find reading a book very relaxing (of course, im a total bookwork so this is an obvious) but when im trying to relax, i dont read a new series that im really into, because that would distract me from what i need to get done. instead, i reread some of my favorite parts from books that are light and funny.
    (actually, i know i might be too told for them, but i use the Percy Jackson books a lot for this :) theyre light and very humorous. theyre great)

  7. Posted by on March 30, 2011 at 01:56

    I love this! So glad I found your site, its so much better than all the trash the world comes up with these days.

    To relax I spend some quality time with God – whether it be worship or study or just focusing on Him :)

  8. Posted by on March 30, 2011 at 16:54

    YOu are so cute-love it.

  9. Posted by on April 5, 2011 at 18:03

    this is probably weird, but sometimes when im stressed out or anxious, i go on a cleaning spree through my house :) then i usually bake something ive never tried before to take my mind away.

  10. Posted by on April 11, 2011 at 09:05

    Yoga is also a really great way to relax.

    Great tips!

  11. Posted by on April 17, 2011 at 14:43

    i think that tchaikovsky’s piano concerto no. 1 is probably one of my favorites to listen to… it’s beautiful and powerful..

  12. Posted by on April 25, 2011 at 14:29

    Take a bath while listening to classical piano! Dim the lights and light some candles, as well! It makes me feel like a movie star:D

  13. Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 15:43

    What I like to do is listen to acoustic guitar music. I usually listen to the New Moon Soundtrack and especially like The Meadow

  14. Posted by on August 10, 2011 at 15:48

    Yiruma is my favorite Classical music composer!

  15. Posted by on September 14, 2011 at 06:15

    I usually read my favorite book: “Gamer Girl” by Mari Mancusi to help me relax, but drinking tea and listening to classical music is a really good idea.

  16. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Champ2343 on May 29, 2012 at 16:57

    Whenever I’m stressed out, I read some scriptures in the Bible about rest. My favorite is Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” It helps me to remember that God is in control whatever what situation I am facing. :)

  17. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Champ2343 on May 29, 2012 at 16:58

    Whenever I’m stressed out, I read some scriptures in the Bible about rest. My favorite is Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” It helps me to remember that God is in control; whatever what situation I am facing. :)

  18. Paris
    Posted by Paris on May 30, 2012 at 11:11

    I love all of these. I do these activities all the time,especially #3. The verse in #4 is what we use for out offertory responsive reading at church. Offertory is tithes and offering.

  19. violinist4Him
    Posted by violinist4Him on May 30, 2012 at 11:26

    I read allllllllll the time. If you see me somewhere without any kind of book on me, you should probably take a picture and write it on the calendar, because it is a RARE thing! I read 85 books last year!

  20. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by I_love_Avatar on May 30, 2012 at 11:41

    Cole your eyes & count to 3! (Slowly.) Do this also when your frustrated! ;)

  21. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Melykinz on May 30, 2012 at 14:32

    Here’s a couple great instrumental artists that I listen to during my prayer time or just to help me chill at the end of the day(:
    ~Steve Sensenig
    ~Joe Ninowski

  22. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Sweetchild on May 30, 2012 at 14:51

    Music is always a wonderful way to ease stress and relax! Drawing/reading is also fun. If you play an instrument, that is also a great way to relax!

  23. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by PachiwKABOOM on May 30, 2012 at 16:08

    The things that really relief my stress are those that actually have to do some physical work but really mentally.

    Organizing things is the one thing that i really, really agree on.
    I’m usually excited for Library Aide class in my school because all you really do is organize
    books in certain ways and even though it’s quite some work physically, mentally it is really
    relaxing because it takes my mind off something.

  24. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by StellarK on May 30, 2012 at 21:00

    I listen to any kind of Christian music. Classical isn’t my thing, but acoustic guitars to me are the epitome of relaxation! I love tea and naps. Reading a good book is a really good way to relax too! This probably isn’t the best, but I eat a PB&J sandwich after school to help me feel not so hungry and cranky. :)

  25. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Jadejam on May 31, 2012 at 09:42

    Fantastic tips thanks :)

  26. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by SaltoftheEarth on June 16, 2012 at 19:35

    If I’m REALLY stressed, I usually go on a short jog and then stretch for a long time when I finish. Listening to music always helps too! (BTW I love this website- I pin some of your articles on Pintrest sometimes and I greatly appreciate the ‘Pin It” button you have now:D) God Bless!

  27. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by bugz2018james on July 11, 2012 at 20:50

    i love to get my heart pumping i love to dance to upbeat music before i do my homework do flips in my bedroom or something i’m very active in all that i do

  28. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by hugsnkisses0706 on August 3, 2012 at 08:53

    thats a good idea! but what if you’re stressed and in marching band? what doya do there? i dont have practice every day but it takes up lots o time…. please help what do i do?!

  29. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Jkelly7163 on September 5, 2012 at 19:17

    Yoga is very, very relaxing. Hot tea works and so does music. I look back on old nice calming memories I enjoyed.

  30. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by Estefany on September 24, 2012 at 18:52

    Really help full thanx Nicole

  31. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by ...godsgirlsixteen... on September 26, 2012 at 18:20

    I always feel good by myself taking a walk! :)

  32. JoyofJesus
    Posted by JoyofJesus on October 5, 2012 at 23:00

    I have Bible verses on sticky notes all over my school computer. I get stressed way to easily over math so that helps me so much. Also, listening to Misty Edwards helps a lot too :)

  33. breezygirl14
    Posted by breezygirl14 on October 11, 2012 at 15:56

    This is so amazing! Drawing is another good one. Thanks!

  34. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by LL107 on October 19, 2012 at 14:18

    your tips are so true!!!! i am so relaxed!!!!!!:D :)

  35. Project Inspired Member
    Posted by looklikelove14 on December 22, 2012 at 22:13

    When school and life just bogs me down sometimes when I get home I eat my favorite dessert, throw on K-love on my laptop and after snacking I’ll read. This makes me feel happy, refreshed, and intellectual. Life does get hard to deal with, especially High School, but through Christ we’re equipped mentally to handle and conquer anything!